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Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

Property class: 3
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
A breakfast bar with hot food, cereal, and fruit options, and an express breakfast sign.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a bench, surrounded by greenery and palm trees.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, bright orange and yellow chairs, a blue and white wall art, and a large map.
A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a parking lot and palm trees.

Reviews

8.4 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
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Grossmont Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view of trees.

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility Accessible)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view of trees.

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a flat-screen TV.

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

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

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a large bed, a sofa, and a TV.

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 710 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view of trees.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a door.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Standard Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view of trees.

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a door.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a door.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub, Kitchenette

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a television.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub, Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view of trees.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

What's nearby

  • La Mesa Memorial Fine Arts Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Computer Museum of America - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Grossmont Center - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 17 min drive - 12.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Costco Food Court - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Nachos Taco Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

3-star guestrooms with free WiFi
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star hotel is smoke free.

  • 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
A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Microwaves, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. 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
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

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 are welcome for a fee
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • A pet fee will be charged
  • 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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 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

Breakfast is available for a fee.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG?

As of Aug 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG on Sep 7, 2026 start from $159, 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.

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for a fee.

Yes, there's a pool.

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 318 out of 587 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 587 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 587 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 587 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 587 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
quiet rooms and a good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice selection of the continental breakfast. Big assortment of breads, cereals, and breakfast food.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was delicious with a variety of good morning items available.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast menu was good. Rooms clean, staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Miguel was awesome all the staff but Miguel in particular we love that you had draft beer and wine and a good selection of breakfast when I go back to San Diego. I will be staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Very clean room. Beds were comfortable. Front desk was great. Breakfast and coffee were great. This my third stay here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good. Hotel, grounds, and room were good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in & out
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jazmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, very clean, and the staff very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient access to SDSU. Good breakfast options, and nicely appointed room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chons

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a good experienced when we checked in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colette Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast great, bed comfy, parking easy. Daughter handicapped and bathroom set up wonderfully.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean inside and out
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was safe and secure
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lana

It was great! Nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean, with good amenities. Everyone was very friendly, no indoor stairs , so had to use elevator all the time. They offered a basic but nice buffet breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my fifth stay here in the past year. Such as perfect hotel- great staff, excellent rooms, exercise room is well equipped and the location is a breeze to reach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was expensive $20 per night. First time at the hotel chain i ever paid for parking
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a convenient place to stay for my purposes. Pool was heated (a definite outlier in SoCal!). Breakfast was good quality
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for business or leisure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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