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Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South

2.0 star property
Hotel near San Diego Bay in National City

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Hair dryer, towels
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
521 Roosevelt Ave, National City, CA, 91950
  • Naval Base San Diego
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Petco Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Impaired) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Impaired)

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

National City

In National City .A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of San Diego Bay and 3 miles (5 km) of Chicano Park. Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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 - 9 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Market On 8th - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pho 7 Cow - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Aunt Emma's Pancakes - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South

Hotel near San Diego Bay in National City
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this National City hotel.

  • 65 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South offers 65 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with premium digital channels. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: USD 250.00 per stay

We've listed 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 and debit cards
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham).

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Howard Johnson Express Inn National City San Diego South
Howard Johnson Express National City San Diego South
Howard Johnson Express Inn National City/San Diego South
Howard Johnson Express Inn City/San Diego South
Howard Johnson Express National City/San Diego South
Howard Johnson Express City/San Diego South
National City Howard Johnson
Howard Johnson National City
Howard Johnson Wyndham National City/San Diego South Hotel
Howard Johnson Wyndham City/San Diego South Hotel
Howard Johnson Wyndham National City/San Diego South
Howard Johnson Wyndham City/San Diego South
Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South Hotel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South to the airport?

Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South is 7.7 mi (15-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South.

How close is Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South to the beach?

This hotel is 6.4 mi (12-min drive) from Coronado Beach and 12.7 mi (17-min drive) from Mission Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South offer free breakfast?

Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South offers free on-the-go breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South have a pool?

Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South does not have a pool.

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South to downtown National City?

Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South is 0.6 mi away from National City.

Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 336 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 188 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 90 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 131 out of 1007 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Javier

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Disliked: Staff & service
What is unique about the property is that it's close
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jay

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great just some mold on the bathroom ceiling
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Sergio

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pictures posted in line were a bit deceiving. The name Howard Johnson is seen as nice hotels and rooms, but this one was a motel that was somewhat renovated… I asked and paid for a King bed but when I got there all the Kings were taken and I was given a room with a Queen with no reimbursement. The water did not get hot, it was like warm at best and this was late in the evening. The water then refused to get warm let alone hot when I went to shower in the morning. The hotel advertised there would be breakfast and all they had was 2 cereal choices, a couple yogurts and a muffin… I would not stay here again, I’d spend the extra $20 dollars and stay somewhere a bit nicer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Nice hotel, bad area

We had planned to stay here for 3 nights. Staff was friendly and room was comfortable and clean, but highway noise was extremely loud. We only ended up staying one night due to the prostitutes working on the side street next to the hotel where the hotel has a gated off entrance. Since anyone can walk in through the main entrance of the hotel, we decided to leave. Very sketchy part of town!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ricardo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

May

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

It's friendly good

It's was good the service and I check at night the receptionisr very friendly and helpful. Overall goid
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

lakeyia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
10/10 would not recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

charles

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good stay. Here for family emergency.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Claudia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana, Hayward

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was great and it was one of the nicest hotel/motel that I’ve visit in the last two months.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agnolite

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackson

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

Weekend Trip

You get what you pay for but honestly the room was better than I would have expected for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025