With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego Otay Mesa by IHG in San Diego (Otay Mesa), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of U.S. Consulate General Tijuana and North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre. .This hotel is 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from San Ysidro Border Crossing and 5.9 mi (9.6 km) from Sesame Place San Diego.
What's nearby
Cross Border Xpress - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles
Petco Park - 26 min drive - 24.1 miles
San Diego Convention Center - 27 min drive - 24.3 miles
San Diego Zoo - 30 min drive - 26.1 miles
Mission Bay - 33 min drive - 30.7 miles
Getting around
San Ysidro Transit Center Station - 17 min drive
San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 24 min drive
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
Tortilleria La Laguna - 3 min drive
D'Volada - 3 min drive
Wendy's - 4 min drive
tacos los amigos - 3 min drive
TJ Tacos de la Esquina Tacos Isabel - 3 min drive
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego Otay Mesa by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego Otay Mesa by IHG offers 99 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 99 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have 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, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego Otay Mesa by IHG. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.
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 van parking available
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Gym
Outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Business center
Computer station
Meeting room
Outdoors
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Grab bar in shower
Hand-held showerhead
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
3 floors
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
No plastic drinking straws
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free local calls
Free weekday newspapers
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11 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
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from March 15 to June 01:
Dining venue(s)
Fitness facilities
Swimming pool
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.00 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.00 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.00 per night
Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.00 per night
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 smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
We should mention
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
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 Hotel & Suites San Diego Otay Mesa by IHG Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 927 out of 1723 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 329 out of 1723 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 1723 reviews
6 - Okay
201
Rating 4 - Poor. 107 out of 1723 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 159 out of 1723 reviews
2 - Terrible
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Luis, Maumee
Mar 13, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Very good
Luis
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
6/10 Okay
Yolanda
Traveled with family
Feb 2, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is good but the is so loud you can hear everything and can’t sleep was hard going to sleep went you can hear people walk upstairs and slamming the doors and talking I don’t think I would go there again but the bed was good and comfortable
Room was extremely clean, front desk person was friendly and helpful.
Scott
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Luis
Jan 29, 2026
Luis
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
4/10 Poor
Berenice
Traveled with family
Jan 29, 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The sofa bed bedding was dirty, the window did not open or close completely, the a/c didnt work either. The room felt very sticky and needed some fresh air. Basically we were sweating all night.
The breakfast was flavorless, and the location was not what I expected.