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
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Free daily on-the-go breakfast

Reviews

7.2 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
  • Naval Base San Diego
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Petco Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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, Smoking

  • 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
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Friends Of Friends - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Club 13 - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪664 Tj Birrieria - ‬12 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
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • 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 on-the-go 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
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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 Sep 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South on Sep 12, 2025 start from $93.6, 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 on-the-go 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

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 347 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 130 out of 1004 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

6/10 Okay

Lizet

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Phylicia

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Costumer service at night was so bad!! In the morning the guy was nice and professional. Room was dirty and no hot water what so ever. So much traffic at night. We had prostitutes come up to our car window with our kids in the car. Homelessness asking for money as well. I left after the first night and cancelled the other 2 nights. Never again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yuko

Traveled with partner
Not good area and noisy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just an overnighter
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tabatha, Letts

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
To many hookers around gun shots in the middle of the night n very ghetto area
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harvey

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Almost excellent

Upon check in, the front desk agent seemed preoccupied and unfriendly. Thankfully, once we got to the room, things improved. the room was clean modern and comfortable. the property was in a decent area(except for the presence of a couple of call girls during the day) and was within easy access from the freeway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Beverly

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First of all the room was extremely dirty. The bathroom has mold on the ceiling and the walls had brown patches. There was also a roach in the room I had to kill. After check out the person checking me out did not correctly check me out causing me to be charged an extra night. The staff on the phone was nice to resolve the issue but overall was a terrible experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Abdallah

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Dishant

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

claudia

Disliked: Amenities
Bad service at front desk
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

tony

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Front desk was kind of rude. Glad I only going for one night
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ramon

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ramadan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Over all it good option for the daily rate I have paid.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnighter but comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

EMILY

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Almira

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The area doesn't look safe. Room has smell. Smoke detector was covered with plastic.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Nice and Cozy

Very clean and cozy all nite.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

GRECIA

Liked: Staff & service
Acceso solo Por Uber o en carro
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Guadalupe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025