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Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South

2.0 star property

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Lobby
Hair dryer, towels
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
$81
$74 nightly
$81 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19

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521 Roosevelt Ave, National City, CA, 91950
  • Place, San Diego Bay
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Naval Base San Diego
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Nu-Way Christian Ministries
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Impaired) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

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

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About the neighborhood

National City

With a stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South in National City, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center. .This hotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Balboa Park and 5.6 mi (8.9 km) from Port of San Diego.

What's nearby

  • San Diego Bay - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Naval Base San Diego - 2 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Nu-Way Christian Ministries - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.4 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
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Friends of Friends - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Villa Manila Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪8th & B Poke - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South

Hotel in National City with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 65 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a vending machine.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with premium digital channels

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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

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

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 250.00 per stay

We have included 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Howard Johnson Express Inn National City San Diego South
Howard Johnson Express National City San Diego South
Howard Johnson Express Inn National City/San Diego South
Howard Johnson Express Inn City/San Diego South
Howard Johnson Express National City/San Diego South
Howard Johnson Express City/San Diego South
National City Howard Johnson
Howard Johnson National City
Howard Johnson Wyndham National City/San Diego South Hotel
Howard Johnson Wyndham City/San Diego South Hotel
Howard Johnson Wyndham National City/San Diego South
Howard Johnson Wyndham City/San Diego South
Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South Hotel

Reviews

Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 366 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 187 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 122 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Erica

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

Value

The motel has an older vibe, with smaller rooms and a compact layout. We spent most of our time out and about and only needed the room for sleeping, showering, and getting ready. If we had needed to spend more time in the room, it would have felt too cramped for us. On the plus side, the room included a refrigerator and microwave, and they offered a continental breakfast.gerator and microwave, and they offered a continental breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Aleksandr

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Bugs in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ivan

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
This place was clean overall but the floors. The floors were still dirty and there was hair all over. Another issue is the water. The water seems to not work as the water would stay cold during showers and from the sink; It would get warm at times but wouldn’t stay warm for long.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Brett

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucio

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
na
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniella

Disliked: Amenities
What's the top of yours beyond disgusting we open the room to the door and could not even stay there ended up leaving and having to rent another room and naturally no refund Will never use Expedia again if I do not get my money back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Irais

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean, quick check in but they took $150 which is fine but was told up to 15 days for refund. Room was next to street so freeway noise was bad , next door noise was bad. You can hear everything. I would stay again for the night but not long term
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sigrid, Naic

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Affordable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eduardo

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There were roaches all over the place and the room was not that clean. It was convinient and great parking with good location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Azucena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in fine was at 3pm but I couldn’t check in till they were done with “shift change”. The hot water to the shower wasn’t really hot. Just slightly warm. There was roaches in my room. Had to kill some all 3 nights I was there. Went get a blanket after 8pm because it was cold and the gentlemen working the office, instead of professionally helping me he was more busy talking on the phone using his air pods in his left ear. While me and others were talking to him he was talking on his personal phone. Some dust Particles in the room but not major. Room smaller in person that the pictures.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean, but in overall poor repair. We had trouble closing the door to our room. There was no hot water on our second day. The furnishings in the room were clean, but old and dated. The lighting in the room was poor. The staff were friendly and helpful and our room was clean with comfortable beds, but I am unlikely to book at this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carlos

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
cockroaches, paint and tape on floors, rusty doors, muggy room even after turning on A/C, only one key room . also charges an additional $200 “damage” deposit which wasn’t mentioned until i got to the property . room #104 was not it
FORGOT TO MENTION THE BEDFRAME
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luke

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walked into my room and the first thing a see is a cockroach. There were also brown stains on the bed. On top of that I got double charged for 2 nights when I only stayed one and it’s been impossible to get in contact with someone to help me figure this out. Would not stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Katherine

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cons: Management allows guests to hang clothes to dry outside of other guests doors. Bathroom looks like it's tilted. Lukewarm water, water backing up in the tub. Floors are disgusting. Mold? Shoddy construction work. No coffee maker. This is a very low budget Motel and should be demolished. Pros: Great water pressure. Clothes drying: I approached management and he said he saw nothing wrong with it, in fact the guests asked if he could hang the clothes there and management approved it, but if I was going to complain about it he would talk to the guest and have the clothes removed. Perfect Storm. Management gets to blame another guest for something that a guest shouldn't be doing in the first place except maybe in a third world country. Great way to get your tires slashed. This Motel is not recommended and I will not be staying here ever again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyshaun

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Charles

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

8/10 Good

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025