Holiday Inn Express & Suites La Jolla – Windansea Beach by IHG

2.5 star property

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

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, Multiple Beds, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 603 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Suite, Multiple Beds, Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

La Jolla

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites La Jolla – Windansea Beach by IHG in La Jolla (Beach Barber Tract), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Windansea Beach and a 2-minute drive from La Jolla Tide Pools. .This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from La Jolla Cove.

What's nearby

  • Windansea Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Marine Street Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • La Jolla Tide Pools - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • La Jolla Cove - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 8 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 11 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪El Pescador Fish Market - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Don Carlos Taco Shop - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Rigoberto's Taco Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Verdes El Ranchero - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites La Jolla – Windansea Beach by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, 5-minute walk to Windansea Beach
Holiday Inn Express & Suites La Jolla – Windansea Beach by IHG offers 73 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary newspapers. Premium cable television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

This La Jolla hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 73 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express & Suites La Jolla – Windansea Beach by IHG. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 75 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 75 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 smoke detector and window guards
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

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 Jolla
Holiday Inn Express Jolla
Holiday Inn Express La Jolla Hotel La Jolla
Holiday Inn La Jolla
La Jolla Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Express Jolla Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Jolla Beach Area Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Jolla Beach Area
Holiday Inn Express La Jolla
Holiday Inn Express Suites La Jolla Beach Area

Holiday Inn Express & Suites La Jolla – Windansea Beach by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 619 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1004 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Don

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Always consistent on staff , cleanliness and a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was pleasant & the breakfast was tasty! I love that you can bring a pet! Made my moms birthday even better!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeli

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will come back again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yijun

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely love staying at this property. Every time we go to La Jolla, which is very often. Hunter at the front desk was amazing and so was Kristoff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful !!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

MAOZHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the ocean, grocery store and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. 5 mins walk to the beach. Free parking & breakfast are the bonus points.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Business traveler
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Christoph and Staff, we're very amazing people. I really like the weight they treated us. I would come back again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khadija Ibn, Manteca

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Chieko

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
5-minute walk to the closest beach. Decent breakfast. Friendly staff. The rooms and linens are clean enough, but the walkways and elevators are full of dirty spots.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really helpful. The rooms were really clean! Overall it was a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lynda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place and very comfortable pool. The hot tub was too hot and needs to be lowered to around 101. Breakfast was excellent and kept clean and stocked. The bathroom towels were terrible. They were like sand paper so they need fabric softener and/or some new fluffy towels
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice outdoor seating. Our room was ready so we got an early check in
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sona

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet close to the beach pool was small and a lot of bugs around
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dori

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the pool area, great for family getaway. Lots of fun restaurants close by. Staff was kind and room was clean, nice breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alea

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, spacious rooms. There was a moldy smell in the room and I wasnt sure the sheets were clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beds but overall property needs a remodel which staff told us is coming in Oct 2025
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Oksana

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

TROY

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overpriced for what this property is
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Maureen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was excellent. We love that was walk distance to the beach and restaurants. I'll come back
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025