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Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG

2.5 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this National City hotel

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Lobby sitting area
Fitness facility
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Lobby
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1645 E Plaza Blvd, National City, CA, 91950
  • Place, Paradise Valley Medical Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Ginecologa Del Rosario
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Prime Health Care
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 315 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 315 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)
  • 310 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Mobil, Accessible Tub)

  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm, Mobil, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

National City

In National City .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hotel, you'll find Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. Balboa Park is within 6 miles (10 km) and San Diego Zoo is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Las Palmas Dog Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Paradise Valley Medical Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ginecologa Del Rosario - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Prime Health Care - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kimball Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • 47th Street Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 18 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪85˚C Bakery Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this National City hotel
Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 840 square feet (78 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG also features multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.

This National City hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 91 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 840 sq ft of conference space
  • 78 sq m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG offers 91 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 37-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in August 2023.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • 24-hour 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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in shower (36 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

  • 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

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel National City San South Diego
Holiday Inn Express San Diego South National City
Holiday Inn Express San Diego South National City Hotel
Hotel Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City
Holiday Inn Express San Diego South National City
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Hotel
Holiday Inn Express San Diego
Express Diego National City
Holiday Inn Express San Diego South National City
Holiday Inn Express San Diego South National City by IHG

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG is 9.9 mi (20-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 Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG?

As of Mar 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG on Apr 5, 2026 start from $150, 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 San Diego South - National City by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG.

How close is Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 14.9 mi (23-min drive) from Mission Beach and 8 mi (12-min drive) from Coronado Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG?

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

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG features an outdoor pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG to downtown National City?

Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG is 0.7 mi away from National City.

Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 530 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donnah

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Batuhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything is excellent. Thank you so much for clean room
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Both people that I encountered at the front desk were very kind and helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fine place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Susana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and rooms were clean. However, WiFi was frustratingly very slow.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love our stay here, we stay for 4 nights! Everyone was super nice, breakfast was delicious. Rooms were clean! Next I’m in San Diego I’m staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

KILYONG

It was good
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

DONATO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, staff are amazing from front desk to house keeping, location is perfect, we have been coming here 4 years in a row now visiting my wife’s sister for thanksgiving.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asiya

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the Holiday Inn were very professional and friendly. Breakfast was excellent and the hotel was very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose S Ruiz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is helpful and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, South San Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

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

10/10 Excellent

Eli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. I'd stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and the lobby had decorations for Halloween. It was great to have the breakfast as an option, it was hot and ready as soon as I woke up. The room was very clean, and decorated well. The hotel was worth the price and if I’m ever in town I will try to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, kind & always helpful. We stayed 3 nights & loved it. Breakfast & coffee was always great. Beds were so comfortable, especially the pillows.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrian

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful front staff. Nice clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well kept, staff was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alec

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025