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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG

2.5 star property

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A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern design, featuring multiple balconies and a prominent entrance.
A hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $134
$118 nightly
$134 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10

Explore the area

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1600 E 1st St, Santa Ana, CA, 92701
  • Place, Santa Ana Zoo
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cabrillo Tennis Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Orange County Courthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobility, Access Tub)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobility, Access Tub)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Extra Floor Space)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Extra Floor Space)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 299 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility ,Accessible Tub)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility ,Accessible Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 299 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Roll Shwr)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Roll Shwr)

  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll Shwr)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll Shwr)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

  • 301 sq ft
  • 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 with a flat-screen TV, a wooden wardrobe, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(97 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Santa Ana

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Santa Ana, within a 10-minute drive of Honda Center and Anaheim GardenWalk. .This hotel is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Angel Stadium of Anaheim and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Anaheim Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Santa Ana Zoo - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cabrillo Tennis Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Yost Theater - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Old Orange County Courthouse - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle House and Medical Museum - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center - 6 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taco Nazo - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria El Gordito - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG offers 161 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Santa Ana hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 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 161 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 55-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
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 barbecue grills.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. This hotel has 8 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 8 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1978
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express 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

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

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, 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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Santa Ana Plaza
Santa Ana Plaza
Holiday Inn Express Suites Santa Ana Orange County
Holiday Inn Express Suites Santa Ana Orange County by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Suites Santa Ana Orange County an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 746 out of 1208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 1208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1208 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and clean property and amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

khanh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience, I will stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and the staff was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ngoc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay this has been my to go hotel every year for Disney
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, breakfast was amazing and everything was well cleaned and neat
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dorota

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean room, great breakfast and super easy parking
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
one of our favorite stays overall great place ,area,staff and rooms are cool. Definitely would recommend this as it was recommended to me
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheyann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was cleaned daily, staff was nice, breakfast was good!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

isela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, clean and comfy room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo excelente
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is knowledgeable, polite. Rooms are nice, clean and beds are very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ravinder

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel location for Disney, mid range with no super frills but decent and modern room and modern bathroom which was big enough for a family of 4
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente breakfast. Places clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Reuberth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, excellent breakfast, clean and fragrant rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rocio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for family’s
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Very clean and simple.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abedelkader

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly and helpful staff , rooms clean , perfect hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

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