About this property

Directly off Interstate 8, Holiday Inn Express San Diego is conveniently located near SeaWorld. This California hotel offers a free daily hot breakfast buffet with automatic pancake maker. Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area features on-site laundry facilities. After a busy day, guests can use the hotel's free high-speed wireless Internet access or work in the business center. Points of interest such as Downtown San Diego and Old Town are only a short drive from the SeaWorld area Holiday Inn. Guests can also easily explore the San Diego Zoo or the scenic San Diego Waterfront.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Buffet

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 queen beds
2 queen beds
2 queen beds
1 sofa bed
and
2 queen beds
2 queen beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Teresa
    United States United States
    Staff was so friendly and the breakfast was great. Our room was clean and well maintained
  • Kevin
    United States United States
    Great location, close to everything. Clean rooms and nice staff
  • Jenifer
    United States United States
    The location of the hotel is close to Sea World San Diego.
  • Joe
    United States United States
    Close to seaworld, bathroom amenities, clean rooms, free breakfast, refrigerator provided, coffee, view of SeaWorld from my room east facing
  • Yousif
    United States United States
    Nice place friendly staff good breakfast and laundry nice parking lot and super good home service people
  • Brent
    United States United States
    The employees that work there are incredibly friendly and efficient. They keep the place immaculate and are ready to serve your every need. The breakfast was well prepared and the place was clean. The underground parking garage, though tight, was...
  • Yolanda
    United States United States
    How close it was to SeaWorld, downtown, Safari zoo, Belmont Park
  • Dawn
    United States United States
    Great location, near airport and Petco Park. Had issue with refrigerator but it was taken care of immediately!
  • Tunisha
    United States United States
    Location and they provided a decent breakfast. The kids loved it.
  • Taylor
    United States United States
    Close to Sea World and breakfast was good with plenty of options. Staff was pleasant and helpful. Room was clean and roomy.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Holiday Inn Express San Diego - Sea World Area by IHG

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Snack bar

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Auditory guidance
  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome

Spa

  • Fitness
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Filipino

House rules

Holiday Inn Express San Diego - Sea World Area by IHG takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
$10 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
$10 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiscover Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of $100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express San Diego - Sea World Area by IHG