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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(55 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(32 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 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

  • ‪Aunt Emma's Pancakes - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Friends Of Friends - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Villa Manila - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Niederfrank's Ice Cream - ‬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
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Concierge
  • 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.

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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 continental 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
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Howard Johnson Express City/San Diego South
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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.

How much does it cost to stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South?

As of Oct 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South on Oct 27, 2025 start from $69.71, 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 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 12.7 mi (17-min drive) from Mission Beach and 6.4 mi (12-min drive) from Coronado 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 continental 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

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 352 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 189 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 130 out of 1000 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

8/10 Good

Chiriece

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank You!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irvin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

ABDEL

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cristian

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Abel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
property is overall good. got many access to different areas such as the military base and driving around for food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joaquin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at the ramada before and was very scared about this motel , but adter walking into our room we were so happy and pleased how clean and up kept was the room. No suspicious activities inside of parking lot we were scared at first pulling in but we felt much safer here then at las palmeras
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Imerybel

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

Thank you for having us

We are a big family and have stayed at this location multiple times. It’s affordable and accommodating. Quite friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Pearl

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable and convenient
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Arturo

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Simple okay place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Norma

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Chula Vista

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Chula Vista

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peni

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs were very helpful and accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerone

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoy my visit with the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha, Canton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were only there for a few hours, everything was fine, the location was quite accessible, the price, the cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

MARIA

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

faisal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

SARAH

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is fine, clean and very good. The only problem is that the area around is not safe, not good. Some quite a number of people with immoral conduct behaviors in the area which is not safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anshujit

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would have been grateful if there was drinking water refill in the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Demetrio

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025