See all properties

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

Property class: 3

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, bright orange and yellow chairs, a blue and white wall art, and a large map.
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 Holiday Inn Express hotel with a parking lot and palm trees.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $169
$153 nightly
$169 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31

Explore the area

View in a map
8000 Parkway Dr, San Diego, CA, 91942
  • Place, La Mesa Memorial Fine Arts Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Computer Museum of America
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray
    ‪2 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
(24 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

Similar properties

Lobby
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
Sorrento Valley
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,633 reviews
$152 nightly
The price is $175
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

About the neighborhood

San Diego

When you stay at Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG in San Diego, you'll be in the business district, a 5-minute drive from San Diego State University and 8 minutes from Snapdragon Stadium. .This hotel is 9 mi (14.5 km) from Balboa Park and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Hotel Circle.

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

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 14 min drive
  • La Mesa Boulevard Station - 18 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 15 min drive

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

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG offers 141 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Microwaves, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 141 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends 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

  • 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

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
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
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 35 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 20 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per day
  • 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 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
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

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
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

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 313 out of 582 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 582 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 582 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 582 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 582 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

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

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

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