Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG
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About this property
Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG is located in National City, California, within a 10-minute drive of Balboa Park and Petco Park. The San Diego Convention Center and San Diego Zoo are roughly 6–7 miles away. Lindbergh Field airport is 10 minutes from the hotel, with taxi service available for approximately $30 one way. Guests consistently rate the location 4.1 out of 5 stars.
The 91 guestrooms feature microwaves, LCD televisions, and free wireless internet access. Each room includes cable programming, a shower and hair dryer in the bathroom, a safe, a desk, and a phone with complimentary local calling. Guest comfort ratings for the rooms average 4.2 out of 5.
The hotel offers a daily complimentary buffet breakfast served from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM, along with a grocery and convenience store for additional food options. Recreation facilities include an outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, and a 24-hour fitness center. The property also provides a banquet hall with 840 square feet of meeting space, a 24-hour business center, and free self-parking. Additional amenities include free WiFi throughout the property, laundry services, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible, with accessible parking, meeting spaces, and pool facilities on site.
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM with flexible arrival times, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Service animals are welcome. The property maintains an overall guest rating of 4.1 out of 5 across over 1,000 reviews, with 82.2 percent of guests recommending it.
Location & nearby attractions
San Diego Bay - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Chula Vista Center - 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Chicano Park - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
San Diego-Coronado Bridge - 7.8 km / 4.8 mi
Petco Park - 8.9 km / 5.5 mi
San Diego Convention Center - 9.1 km / 5.7 mi
Balboa Park - 9.2 km / 5.7 mi
San Diego City College - 9.4 km / 5.8 mi
Chula Vista Bayside Park - 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park - 9.7 km / 6 mi
Seaport Village - 10.1 km / 6.3 mi
San Diego Civic Theatre - 10.4 km / 6.5 mi
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center - 10.5 km / 6.5 mi
Japanese Friendship Garden - 11 km / 6.8 mi
Navy Pier - 11.1 km / 6.9 mi
The nearest airports are:
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 16 km / 9.9 mi
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 18.2 km / 11.3 mi
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 31.3 km / 19.5 mi
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 28.8 km / 17.9 mi
The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG is San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN).
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Check-in & check-out
- 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
Pet policy
- Pets not allowed
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- No pets are allowed
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Know before you go
- Contactless check-out is available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).