Name: Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South
Address: 521 Roosevelt Avenue, National City, California, United States of America, National City, California, US
Price range: US$72–US$143 per night
Rating: 7.43

What guests think

At Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South, guests describe basic, affordable rooms with comfortable beds and friendly staff, balanced by an older, motel-style property, frequent reports of street activity nearby, and recurring noise, hot-water, and deposit-refund concerns.

Positives include often-clean rooms, comfortable beds, free parking, and easy freeway and transit access. Inside, the breakfast is very limited, Wi‑Fi can be slow, and room upkeep varies. Best suited to budget-minded short stays with modest expectations.

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Facilities

Free parking is available; a simple continental breakfast is offered but seating and stock can be limited. Wi‑Fi is often slow, and many rooms have a microwave and mini‑fridge.

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Vilma

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Small space area for breakfast. Barely any food for breakfast.

8

Silvia

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was easy to access from the freeway. We arrived around 11pm. The night clerk was not friendly and he seem to be bother to have to check me in. I called ahead to let him know i was running late. Breakfast could be better. They only had a continental breakfast. The coffee was good but there was no creamer/ half and half. They only had regular milk.the cleaning crew was great. They were super helpful and friendly. They clean our roo. Without having to requested. Overall it was a good hotel.

8

Erica

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Joseph

20 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good price for this hotel. No issues when I stayed there. The room was clean and up to date. They have a small breakfast area, mainly pasties, cereal, coffee and juice.

6

Harit

3 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Slow wifi and no complementary wifi

8

Lisa

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, pillows way too full (personal opinion). Breakfast area was limited and nearly empty an hour before closing and told nothing was left to refill stock. ie: yogurt. Basic place for good price on hotwire if you don't need anything fancy.

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LILIANNE

10 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Not a really continental Breakfasts.

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Mike

16 Oct 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

You get what you pay for. Decent room for the money. Older decor. Don't expect the same level as a Hampton or Holiday Inn Express. Close to San Diego. Right off main highway. Room was clean. Staff was nice. Breakfast was continental style.

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Lawrence

25 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clerk was considerate. Free Internet was super slow (low single digits in my case) if that’s important to you. Rooms are ground-level and 2nd floor. Nothing fancy, but everything was neat and clean. Room had a microwave and small refrigerator (and of course a TV). Bed was firm but not uncomfortable. Motel is located near I-5, so there was some traffic noise, but not too bad. A deposit was required… was told it would take a few days for the refund to post to my credit card statement. Would stay again considering the reasonable price.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is mixed: some guests found very clean rooms and regular housekeeping, while others reported dirty floors/bathrooms, stains or mold, and occasional roaches.

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Lisa

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was dirty & run down. Mirror was still dirty. Bathroom light made a high pitch sound when you turn it on. The tub (overflow cap) was sitting on the tub so you see a big black hole. First day we had a nice white comforter on top and second day it was gone. Itchy blanket.

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Amanda

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was good. Clean and comfortable. Nice and friendly staff. Liked that you couldn’t hear outside noise. Bathroom could use some upgrades on the extras like the toilet paper holder. But overall was worth it. This is our second time staying here.

8

Rudolfo

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean. Staff was very polite and kind.

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Beverly

26 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

First of all the room was extremely dirty. The bathroom has mold on the ceiling and the walls had brown patches. There was also a roach in the room I had to kill. After check out the person checking me out did not correctly check me out causing me to be charged an extra night. The staff on the phone was nice to resolve the issue but overall was a terrible experience.

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Felix Ortiz

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean and comfortable!

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Daisy

2 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beds were not queen size Vomit stains on wall in bathroom Gnats all over room Stained towels Hair from previous occupants Makeup wipes on walls from previous occupants

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Cesar

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property was remodel but with very very low craftsmanship, unfinished areas, cheap materials and residential use not comercial, sink was dirty and with mold !

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Eduardo

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There were roaches all over the place and the room was not that clean. It was convinient and great parking with good location

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jerrika

19 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There was a dead roach in our first room. Due to this is there any compensation? A discount due to us having to get another room and dealing with this instead of enjoying our stay.

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Ivan

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and older, with some updates and comfortable beds, but noise from the freeway or other guests and occasional smoke odors are noted. Hot water and TV/Wi‑Fi reliability can be inconsistent.

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Stanley

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My only issue was the tv only had one channel. Replaced the remote, same issue. I was smart enough to pack my Roku, tv issue resolved.

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Sarah

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The area has gotten very unsafe at night. Bed was extremely stiff and uncomfortable. Hot water never got hot just lukewarm

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Paul

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Evelyn

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Worth the price we paid for, don't expect greatness at the cost of staying. Noisy - fwy runs parallel and noise 24/7, floors are non carpet, so they feel sticky/dirty, carry socks or slippers to walk around. The room was a non smoke, but I doubt it as soon you walk in the smell hits you, could be the sheets if they share among the room that are ok with smoke carries the smell over even after wash. The wall art are filled with dust. Breakfast no warm food, yogurt, bananas, oranges, coffee & granola bars, decent for the price. Big plus!!!! Parking is included this is huge... if all you need is a place to crash this is a perfect option, bring ear plugs.

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Paul

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was ok. Very noisy at night from adjacent room

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Lisette

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Jose

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooms look to have been updated but it was not as clean. Walls were dirty, restroom door hinges very squeaky (I added some wd40 since we had a toddler and the door wouod make noise at night) , ceiling dirty and there were small bugs in the sink that kep coming out. Shower hot water would only run for a few minutes then cold water wouod come out after.

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Andrew

11 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was fine, but hot water in shower was erratic and had to mostly shower in just luke warm water.

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Lawrence

25 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clerk was considerate. Free Internet was super slow (low single digits in my case) if that’s important to you. Rooms are ground-level and 2nd floor. Nothing fancy, but everything was neat and clean. Room had a microwave and small refrigerator (and of course a TV). Bed was firm but not uncomfortable. Motel is located near I-5, so there was some traffic noise, but not too bad. A deposit was required… was told it would take a few days for the refund to post to my credit card statement. Would stay again considering the reasonable price.

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Nicolas

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The walls of the room are in bad condition, the tv is very old to watch something else than cable, also there was a lot of noise in the other rooms

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Service

Service is often friendly and accommodating, with several guests praising helpful front desk and housekeeping. However, reports of rude or unresponsive night staff and frustrations with check-in, billing, and deposit handling/refunds also appear.

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Piedad

19 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

They didn’t allow us to check in the front desk agent was saying he wasn’t going to check us in he seemed to be getting off shift and was rude

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Peni

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staffs were very helpful and accommodating

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Joquel

11 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel charged me twice for who knows what. I was told it would take 7-10 business days to be removed, but I want to know why I was charged $167 twice AND the $100 deposit when I only had ONE room. I tried calling and calling, but the line is always busy. I can never get a hold of anyone. The room was mediocre. Descent enough to lay my head for a few hours before continuing my journey. NO ELEVATOR so we had to carry our luggage up the stairs. Only convenient thing was the freeway was just right there when we needed to leave in the early morning. No breakfast, except a bag of muffins or “to go” items.

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Lorraine

4 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was clean and well-maintained. The staff was very helpful with anything we needed.

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Tanika Nakeya

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 14 nights

"Shock-Waves" Through Adjacent Wall [Room 107]: Very Noisy [Room 107]: Over-Night Employee ["AB"] very Un-Informative = Always Suggested the "Day Shift": And, the Re-Ception Employee On Date 16 September 2025, Denied Service, and Verbally Communicated the Statement "I'm Denying Service". Respectively. Tanika Nakeya Lewis, 6127

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Xiaodong

23 Jan 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Since some reasons, I have to check out earlier than the booking date. staff there so kindly gave me a great assistance on it. Many thanks to Ms.Marlene!

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Stephanie

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Costumer service at night was so bad!! In the morning the guy was nice and professional. Room was dirty and no hot water what so ever. So much traffic at night. We had prostitutes come up to our car window with our kids in the car. Homelessness asking for money as well. I left after the first night and cancelled the other 2 nights. Never again!!!

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tony

21 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk was kind of rude. Glad I only going for one night

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Christine

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Professional and helpful staff, clean room and comfy beds, very quiet and ample hot water for showers. Will stay here again in the future!

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Michael

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pleasant stay overall. Front desk staff at check-in was super engaging, friendly, and accommodating. Room was adequate, bed being especially comfortable. Amenities included a microwave and mini refrigerator. Plenty of free parking. Stayed on a Friday night and property was quiet. Would stay again.

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Location

Convenient to I-5, trolley, downtown, the naval base, and the airport, but many guests felt the surrounding streets were rough with visible prostitution and late-night activity. Expect some traffic and neighborhood noise.

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Sarah

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The area has gotten very unsafe at night. Bed was extremely stiff and uncomfortable. Hot water never got hot just lukewarm

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Pablo

30 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I didn't rent a car for my trip and was trying to go on a budget for transportation, so it worked out that this hotel is at less than 10 minutes walk from the trolley station. It's a good affordable option in a nice location that is close to both downtown and the country border.

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SARAH

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is fine, clean and very good. The only problem is that the area around is not safe, not good. Some quite a number of people with immoral conduct behaviors in the area which is not safe.

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Carlos

2 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good free parking, No coffee maker, rooms recently painted. Felt very unsafe outside the complex and were hobbos and prostitutes walking around. Freeway is near so very convinient to Get t F out quick of horrible area but noisy as hell. Price was decent but could be cheaper. 10 minutes aways from SD city and Coronado Isle so that is very convinient without overpaying for a hotel on those areas.

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Vanessa

11 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff, they helped me with an item left behind. Great location next to the metro to downtown SD.

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Kristin

24 Oct 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

This is an older property that has been updated through multiple layers of paint. When we pulled in the levels of Constantine wire were a bit overwhelming. However, it was clean, quiet, and easily accessed to our daily adventures. On our final night, there was a loud and obnoxious crowd in the room above us that was not addressed that were still partying when we left at 3:45am. Security had been very present up until this point. Local police were constantly in the area and there was a large tower right outside the hotel where police viewed the area around the clock. We would probably return to this hotel in the future.

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Stephanie

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Costumer service at night was so bad!! In the morning the guy was nice and professional. Room was dirty and no hot water what so ever. So much traffic at night. We had prostitutes come up to our car window with our kids in the car. Homelessness asking for money as well. I left after the first night and cancelled the other 2 nights. Never again!!!

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Lawrence

25 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clerk was considerate. Free Internet was super slow (low single digits in my case) if that’s important to you. Rooms are ground-level and 2nd floor. Nothing fancy, but everything was neat and clean. Room had a microwave and small refrigerator (and of course a TV). Bed was firm but not uncomfortable. Motel is located near I-5, so there was some traffic noise, but not too bad. A deposit was required… was told it would take a few days for the refund to post to my credit card statement. Would stay again considering the reasonable price.

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Yuko

1 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not good area and noisy

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Irene

26 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Motel was good but didn’t like the surrounding area.

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Dining

Breakfast is a very basic continental setup—mainly packaged items, cereal, coffee/juice—with limited seating and stock that can run out. No in-room coffee; lobby coffee is only available during morning hours.

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Kathleen

14 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The pillows were nice. there is no coffee in the room and is only available from the office between 6:00 am and 9:00 am.

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Megan

19 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

So clean and great customer service. I don’t remember the last time I stayed somewhere where they cleaned the rooms daily without specific request, so I want to start by saying that. With kids, I appreciated coming back to a swept and mopped room. The rooms look like they’ve been updated, but they’re still old. It’s similar to the newer Motel 6. They say breakfast is included, but it’s all packaged muffins, oatmeal, and cereal. Nothing hot except oatmeal. It was good for the price—but not scenic or great for walks.

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Vilma

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Small space area for breakfast. Barely any food for breakfast.

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Eduardo

11 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is not bad, but the neighborhood is somehow shady. The breakfast is very simple, fruit, coffee, and cereal. Not a great hotel to travel with small children.

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Silvia

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was easy to access from the freeway. We arrived around 11pm. The night clerk was not friendly and he seem to be bother to have to check me in. I called ahead to let him know i was running late. Breakfast could be better. They only had a continental breakfast. The coffee was good but there was no creamer/ half and half. They only had regular milk.the cleaning crew was great. They were super helpful and friendly. They clean our roo. Without having to requested. Overall it was a good hotel.

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Erica

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Joseph

20 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good price for this hotel. No issues when I stayed there. The room was clean and up to date. They have a small breakfast area, mainly pasties, cereal, coffee and juice.

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Lisa

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, pillows way too full (personal opinion). Breakfast area was limited and nearly empty an hour before closing and told nothing was left to refill stock. ie: yogurt. Basic place for good price on hotwire if you don't need anything fancy.

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LILIANNE

10 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Not a really continental Breakfasts.

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Mike

16 Oct 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

You get what you pay for. Decent room for the money. Older decor. Don't expect the same level as a Hampton or Holiday Inn Express. Close to San Diego. Right off main highway. Room was clean. Staff was nice. Breakfast was continental style.

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Month	Average price
January	US$73
February	US$84
March	US$87
April	US$89
May	US$99
June	US$112
July	US$153
August	US$106
September	US$84
October	US$78
November	US$74
December	US$73

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $80	16 $85	17 $85	18 $143	19 $142
20 $76	21 $72	22 $72	23 $77	24 $88	25 $127	26 $136
27 $115	28 $78	29 $76	30 $76

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $74	2 $128	3 $137
4 $78	5 $78	6 $78	7 $79	8 $85	9 $143	10 $143
11 $83	12 $77	13 $78	14 $80	15 $80	16 $122	17 $130
18 $80	19 $79	20 $76	21 $77	22 $79	23 $122	24 $129
25 $73	26 $77	27 $77	28 $77	29 $78	30 $119	31 $126

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility Hearing Impaired)

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

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