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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Santa Ana

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Exterior
Courtyard
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1600 E 1st St, Santa Ana, CA, 92701
  • Place, Santa Ana Zoo
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Yost Theater
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Orange County Courthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobility, Access Tub)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Extra Floor Space)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Extra Floor Space)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 299 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility ,Accessible Tub)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility ,Accessible Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 299 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Roll Shwr)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Roll Shwr)

  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll Shwr)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll Shwr)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(93 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Santa Ana

City center stay.With a stay at this Lyon Street hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Santa Ana Zoo and 2 miles (3 km) of Ronald Reagan Federal Building and Courthouse. Old Orange County Courthouse and Bowers Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Ana Zoo - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cabrillo Tennis Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Yost Theater - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Santora Arts Building - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Old Orange County Courthouse - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center - 6 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria El Gordito - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria de Anda - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Santa Ana
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 8 meeting rooms. Free breakfast is served daily. Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG. Self parking is free.

This Santa Ana hotel is smoke free.

  • 161 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • Built in 1978
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG offers 161 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Santa Ana hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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:

  • Deposit: USD 100 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 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Santa Ana Plaza
Santa Ana Plaza
Holiday Inn Express Suites Santa Ana Orange County
Holiday Inn Express Suites Santa Ana Orange County by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Suites Santa Ana Orange County an IHG Hotel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG is 6.3 mi (14-min drive) away from the John Wayne Airport (SNA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG?

As of Jun 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG on Jul 5, 2026 start from $137, 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.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG.

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 12.6 mi (29-min drive) from Huntington Beach Beaches and 12.6 mi (27-min drive) from Huntington State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG?

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

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG features an outdoor pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG to downtown Santa Ana?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG is 1.2 mi away from Santa Ana.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 722 out of 1204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1204 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and the staff was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay this has been my to go hotel every year for Disney
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dorota

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean room, great breakfast and super easy parking
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

isela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, clean and comfy room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cheyann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was cleaned daily, staff was nice, breakfast was good!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Very clean and simple.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, excellent coffee, kickass AC/heater, comfortable bedding, spacious shower!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Reuberth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, excellent breakfast, clean and fragrant rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very restful and delightful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rocio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for family’s
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Abedelkader

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly and helpful staff , rooms clean , perfect hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Location. Staff was very patient and kind at checkin despite the crowds.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was fresh & tasty. I enjoyed the fresh pancakes with nuts & banana!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Viviana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rosalinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room for a great price!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and staff was all good.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Clean room, nice breakfast selection.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

paola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff love that they had full size toiletries. Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente breakfast, room is very clean and tide.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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