Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area by IHG

2.5 star property

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Suite, Multiple Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Exterior
Exterior
Point of interest
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$146
$127 nightly
$146 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26

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3950 Jupiter St, San Diego, CA, 92110
  • Place, Pechanga Arena
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, SeaWorld
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Bay
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(123 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Mobil, Roll-In Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(100 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm, Mobil, Access Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Located in San Diego (Point Loma), Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area by IHG is within a 5-minute drive of Mission Bay and Hotel Circle. .This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Marine Corps Recruit Depot and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Port of San Diego.

What's nearby

  • Pechanga Arena - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • SeaWorld - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Old Town San Diego State Park - 1 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Mission Bay - 1 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 3 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 8 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Phil's BBQ - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cooper's Express Chicken - Big Daddies Burgers - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near Mission Bay
Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area by IHG offers 70 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 70 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area by IHG. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served on weekdays from 6 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served on weekdays between 6 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 10 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 and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

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
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 1 to January 31:
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub

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
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 10:00 AM to 10:00 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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 620 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karyn

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel was clean. Staff courteous. Beds comfortable. The hotel is dated. Overall, a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maritza

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for Sea World theme park. . Friendly and courteous staff. Parking was easily accessible. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

maricruz

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

Hotel was perfect for our needs, but beware!

Staff was friendly, helpful and very accommodating. Room was comfortable, A/C blowing cold and plenty of parking. They had breakfast and the room had a fridge, coffee maker and microwave. Overall, I really enjoyed my stay, but beware. This hotel is super close to Sea World and as you might imagine it was filled with families with small children. Children running amuck in the hallways and around the breakfast dining area. Yelling and screaming. Tantrums. Jumping on the beds and it sounding like Wrestlemania. This is not the hotel's fault, but we just needed a little R&R, and the parents of these children were not as responsible as they should have been. If you have little kids and are going to Sea World...you'll fit right in. Everyone else...peace might be difficult.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our kid loves Seaworld so we booked this hotel based on proximity. It has free breakfast, free parking, a small pool, a small gym, and really hot water. The room was clean, spacious, and quiet. We found a lot of good food near the area like Phil’s bbq, King Crab, and So Good Thai. There’s a massage place right across the street. The area has city vibes and homeless people a few streets down but the hotel seemed pretty safe and we had no issues as we drove everywhere. I would book here again. Thanks for the wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viswanath Singh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Air conditioning rattled all night long.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Carlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renaye, PHOENIX

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was able to check in early & the room was ready, it was very nice love the lighting, and the bathroom , the size was perfect. had a great view. The breakfast was wonderful lot's to choose from, loved the cinnamon rolls, they were delicious. will recommend for sure to stay there Renaye Sandagata Phoenix AZ
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just stayed overnight, barely 12 hours, but it was a pleasant experience. The front desk person, Jomar, was very friendly and efficient. The room with 2 queen beds & sofa was pretty spacious and the bathroom looks like it was recently renovated. Dove soaps and body wash dispensers, lots of counter space for the four of us. Water pressure was low but manageable. Breakfast was decent, with a good variety of options. The elevator is kinda slow but not a big deal, and the parking lot is tight, but also not a big deal as there's easy street parking too. Would stay here again if we're in San Diego in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mrs. B.

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
I saw cockroaches in the breeze way. Inside by a closette
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherokee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was the best, every single one friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

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

Pleasant stay

We were surprised as to how clean it was and breakfast was delicious. My only complain was it was sometimes loud because it’s right by the freeway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

lenee

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

TAEHUN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bibiana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was spotless, very friendly staff, flavorful food. Definitely a 5 star rating. Thank you :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selena

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

6/10 Okay

Sheila Marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The room was clean but basic. The area has a dog day care and the dogs are non-stop barking. Lots of homeless sleeping nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tammi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Denise

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The doors are constantly slamming,,very noisy. Right when you get to sleep, someone’s door will slam, and wake you up, startled! One of the lightbulbs in the area by the coffee kept flickering on and off, which was annoying.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Traveled with family
We were changed more then quoted when we made our registration. I feel we should of been charged the quoted price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Yesenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Yevgeniy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Armida, Pacific Grove

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