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Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near San Diego State University

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Outdoor pool
Free daily buffet breakfast
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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8000 Parkway Dr, San Diego, CA, 91942
  • Place, Computer Museum of America
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Sharp Grossmont Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility Accessible)

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 710 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, Kitchenette

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub, Kitchenette

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

In suburbs.Stay at this San Diego hotel and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Sharp Grossmont Hospital and 6 miles (10 km) of San Diego State University. San Diego State University Art Gallery and Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Computer Museum of America - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 17 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 19 min drive - 13.7 miles

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 14 min drive
  • La Mesa Boulevard Station - 18 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costco Food Court - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Los Tito's Mexican Food - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

3-star hotel near San Diego State University
Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG also features multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star San Diego hotel is smoke free.

  • 141 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG offers 141 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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). Microwaves, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (40 inch wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (33 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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 150 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: USD 20 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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 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, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Hotel Mesa
Holiday Inn Mesa
Mesa Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn La Mesa
Holiday Inn San Diego - La Mesa Hotel La Mesa
La Mesa Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Mesa Hotel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG is 8.5 mi (15-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 Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG?

As of Feb 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG on Mar 8, 2026 start from $152.0, 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 Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG.

How close is Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 13.9 mi (20-min drive) from Coronado Beach and 13.5 mi (18-min drive) from Ski Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Jamul Casino (17-min drive) and Sycuan Casino (21-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG?

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

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 20 per night.

Does Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG to downtown San Diego?

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG is 8.9 mi away from San Diego.

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 250 out of 479 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 479 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 479 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 479 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 479 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Emily

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
blanket has stains and smelly room! Is not worth the price!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jose Jr

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Karen L

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Telicia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice facility clean, the staff was very friendly and amenable. The breakfast area was clean and the food was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a really good stay here. The staff was very friendly and the breakfast was straight forward and well prepared. Nothing amazing on the breakfast front but much better than others that I have had. The building is clearly well used..... There is signs of wear everywhere but it was clean and I could see staff taking care of the property the entire time we were there. My only real grumble was the water pressure and more importantly the heat.. it fluctuated pretty constantly. Most of the time it was acceptably warm but not hot. One morning it was HOT, one evening it was cool. I would stay here again anytime.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Liked: Amenities
I hoped that front desk let me know how to make the appointment for housekeeping. It was frustrating having to wait until the last day to be checked. As well as I was charged $110 from hotel but not given the reason why.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shana

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Courtney

The breakfast was really good. I love the pancake machine. The property charges $20 per car per night for parking. The room was very clean. I loved how spacious it was for both my kiddos. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

loay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front desk gal could have more welcoming and enthusiastic. Room was comfortable and clean enough (despite mold on the ceiling). Breakfast was good (potatoes and sausage were dry), eggs and biscuits were really good. I appreciate the water dispenser in the lobby area. I appreciate the security guard in the parking lot.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Carl

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marharyta

Thank you ☺️ everything was clean and good. Polite and nice stuff ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room 364 had a leaking ac and the floor was soaking wet . Other than that it was a good stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was disappointed with 1/ paying $20. to park. 2/no room cleaning $$$$ 3/ i had to extend my stay and I was charged a higher rate and $20. Parking again. May be other complaints but not coming to mind. No customer service for frequent flyers… so why be loyal to Holiday Inn????
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

claire

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice for an easy short stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lennor Vida

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Deanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice room and property for the price. Good location close to SDSU! Very pet friendly but not necessarily an area that was convenient to walk pets other than front of property or sidewalk. Very pleasant and helpful staff and even changed rooms when first room was not in a good location. Would definitely stay here again if need to be in area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025