Located in National City, Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG is within a 10-minute drive of Balboa Park and Petco Park. .This hotel is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from San Diego Convention Center and 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from San Diego Zoo.
What's nearby
Las Palmas Dog Park - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
Kimball Park - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
Petco Park - 9 min drive - 7.2 miles
San Diego Convention Center - 10 min drive - 7.7 miles
San Diego Zoo - 11 min drive - 8.6 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
85˚C Bakery Cafe - 7 min walk
Dunkin' - 9 min walk
Starbucks - 10 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG
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.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 91 guestrooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in National City? This hotel has 840 square feet (78 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Property amenities
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
Family friendly
Fenced pool
Grocery/convenience store
In-room crib
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Outdoor pool
Pool gate
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Change of towels on request
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Business services
24-hour business center
840 square feet of conference space
Computer station
Meeting room
Outdoors
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
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
We should mention
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
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Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 533 out of 1000 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1000 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1000 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1000 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1000 reviews
2 - Terrible
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Monica
Traveled with family
Jan 30, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All
Monica
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
marcos
Jan 29, 2026
marcos
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Roger
Traveled with group
Jan 25, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was comfortable and clean, and the staff was very friendly and helpful