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Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego

2.0 star property
Hotel near San Diego State University in San Diego

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Garden
40-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV
Exterior detail
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Non-Smoking) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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7166 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, CA, 92115
  • Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego State University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Viejas Arena
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Single Room

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Room (Smoking)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Smoking)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Non-Smoking)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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40-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room (Non-Smoking) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Room (Non-Smoking)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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40-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Mid-City stay.Your stay at this Mid-City hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of San Diego State University and Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater. Also, Viejas Arena is within 3 miles (5 km) and Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • The Salvation Army Kroc Center - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • San Diego State University - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Viejas Arena - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 13 min drive - 10.9 miles

Getting around

  • 70th St. Trolley Station - 15 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬12 min walk
  • Chuy's Taco Shop
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Marie Callender's - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego

Hotel near San Diego State University in San Diego
As a guest of Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego also features a garden, concierge services, and express check-in. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This San Diego hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 40-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

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
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 12:30 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, 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 cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego to the airport?

Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego is 9.5 mi (16-min drive) away from the San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego?

As of Aug 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego on Aug 30, 2025 start from $150.0, 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.

Does Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego.

How close is Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego to the beach?

This hotel is 14.1 mi (20-min drive) from Mission Beach and 13.3 mi (18-min drive) from Coronado Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego offer free breakfast?

Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Jamul Casino (18-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego have a pool?

Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego does not have a pool.

Does Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego to downtown San Diego?

Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego is 7.8 mi away from San Diego.

Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 233 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older motel, but very clean and the staff were very kind and helpful. Bed was a little stiff, but definitely seemed newer.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

June

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I woke up at 4 am (Sunday am) to doors slamming. Every 10 - 15 minutes, a door would slam. I counted about 25 door slams.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Priced right and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

wisam

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prashant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy, Long Beach

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice family-run hotel. I was given an upgrade to a larger room as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Chandler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
y for ice at the ice machine. My feet got dirty just walking barefoot in the room, so it would be nice if they mopped the floor surfaces more thoroughly. The bath soap would be too small for hand soap, much less for bath use. Otherwise, the room was adequate, the bed was nice and firm, and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

JAMES

Business traveler
I always check the current reviews before staying at a place I don’t know. Had good reviews so I booked it. Location was okay. Room while stark was average. Issue is the other guests. They were making noise until 2am. Cars, voices, etc. I see that they rent by the week for as long as 3 weeks. That should have clued me it’s a flop house with its associated problems. I don’t feel it deserves a below or above average rating because of the other guests but they definitely brought down my rating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly folks who ran this small serviceable motor court style motel. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Clean, comfortable stay

Staff was absolutely amazing. Room was exceptionally clean and comfortable, quite large. Basic amenities in room included refrigerator! Plenty of free parking. Restaurants abound in area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Clean, friendly and quiet.

Basic quiet night's stay. Clean room, friendly office staffer. He was standing in for the owner and had a bit of a learning curve, but it ended up great. I walked a couple blocks to the ExtraMile at the traffic light for coffee because I didn't see any good coffee at the motel. Nice quiet industrial neighborhood .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kirk, Santa Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at Harvey's mid-week with a late night check-in. The room was clean and spacious with mini-fridge and microwave.I liked the manufactured flooring (vs carpet). Air conditioning worked well. No funny smells or scents. Parking lot well lit. Night desk attendant courteous. Wi-fi was fast. I would stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet property, felt safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Thanks Harvey!!

I had a wonderful stay at Harvey's Motel. I was in San Diego visiting a friend and needed an inexpensive place to stay closeby. Often the smaller budget/no-frills roadside motels can be "sketchy," but Harvey's is definitely an exception. The front desk staff was friendly and welcoming and even greeted me by name. The on-site parking lot was tidy and well-lit with plenty of spaces. I stayed in an upstairs "deluxe" room. Keeping in mind this is a budget/no frills motel, I was pleasantly surprised to find the room bright, clean and spacious. Everything was in excellent working order, from the lights ...to the TV, ...to the mini fridge and microwave ...and most importantly the AC! All the light switches were intuitively placed. Electrical sockets were available right above the nightstands on each side of the bed. I'm guessing the bathroom was recently renovated because the toilet and shower both looked new. As mentioned, this is a no-frills property, so they don't provide fancy soap or shampoo. And while the towels and linens were very clean, they're basic hotel stock. There are several great restaurants within walking distance. Despite being located right on a busy boulevard, the motel is relatively calm and quiet. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Phillip, Tucson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet neighborhood and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Avital

The room was clean and pleasant. The staff took care of our request quickly. The location is close to SDSU which was our main destination. Overall good experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Samuel

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Heriberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Harvey’s is the perfect place for a budget friendly stay in San Diego. The front desk has one worker at a time and they are extremely attentive and quick to respond if you need something. I needed a key replacement at midnight and the gentleman working was super helpful. The rooms are spacious and oh, so clean! I mean it’s probably the cleanest and homiest “motel” I’ve ever stayed in. I also really love the location, you’re technically in La Mesa but San Diego’s College Area is just west of you past lake Murray Blvd. you can walk to several convenience shops and restaurants near the motel, and the walk is totally easy and doable, I think the closest corner store is a block away. Parking is extremely convenient (though, a bit cramped once the reservations fill up!) but it’s so easy to slip in and out at any time of day and be back in your cozy room on your own time. This location is far enough away to not have a lot of the city noise, but close enough that you still feel authentically in San Diego, though you’re in La Mesa! This is a great motel. Would recommend to everyone!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

SoCal

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023