San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 11 min drive
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 12 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 21 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 36 min drive
Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.) - 37 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 7 min drive
San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 10 min drive
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 14 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min walk
Chick-fil-A - 12 min walk
Phil's BBQ - 7 min walk
Jack in the Box - 4 min walk
Starbucks - 5 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area, an IHG Hotel puts you a short five-minute drive from Mission Bay and Hotel Circle. You can take a morning swim in at the seasonal outdoor pool, and the Hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. Also, San Diego Convention Center and Balboa Park are within a short drive. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travellers.
Languages
English, Filipino, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
70 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM
Express check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free on-the-go breakfast 6 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM–10 AM on weekends
Coffee/tea in a common area
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Beach nearby
Kayaking nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Whale watching nearby
Working away
Business centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Seasonal outdoor pool
Hot tub
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Visual alarms in hallways
Closed-captioned TV
Room amenities
Be entertained
37-inch TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Double sofa bed
Free cot/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hydromassage shower head
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Mini fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Eco-friendly toiletries
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 1 2024 to January 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
Hot tub
Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 1 November to 31 January:
Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from 1 November 2024 to 31 January 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Hot tub
Swimming pool
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.
The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday:
Outdoor pool
Hot tub
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from January to October
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These 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).
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.
Also known as
Holiday Inn Express SeaWorld Area Hotel
Holiday Inn Express San Diego SeaWorld Area
Holiday Inn Express SeaWorld Area
Holiday Inn Express San Diego SeaWorld Area
Holiday Inn Express San Diego SeaWorld Area an IHG Hotel
"Holiday Inn Express San Diego SeaWorld Area an IHG Hotel"
Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area, an IHG Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area, an IHG Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. The swimming pool will be unavailable from November 1 2024 to January 31 2025 (dates subject to change).
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area, an IHG Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area, an IHG Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area, an IHG Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as boat tours, kayaking and body boarding. Relax in the hot tub after a day on the slopes or enjoy the use of a seasonal outdoor pool.
What's the area around Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area, an IHG Hotel like?
Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area, an IHG Hotel is in Point Loma, a short 11-minute walk from Pechanga Arena.
Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area, an IHG Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
27 December 2024
Well choose again if I visit sea world
This hotel is very close to sea world. Parking free, breakfast free, very new facilities, the frontdesk is super friendly.
The only downside is there are mice in parking lot, my hat get rotten. It was all good when we packing for the travel and we found mice poop in car
Verified traveller
4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
25 December 2024
Rogelio
Rogelio, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 December 2024
This Holiday Inn Express Rocks!!!
My stay was absolutely amazing! The room was clean and extremely comfortable. This attributed to my awesome stay in San Diego. Free parking is definitely a plus!!!
Dennis
Dennis, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 December 2024
Good
Yesenia
Yesenia, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
13 December 2024
Takatoshi
Takatoshi, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
2 December 2024
Good service
Lorenzo
Lorenzo, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 November 2024
Richard
Great. Near shopping. Only one night comfortable. TV selection wasn't good however i had phone and pad so that didn't matter really.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 November 2024
Excellent Option in San Diego
Great location next to the airport as well as Sea World, and the property is in great condition. The breakfast included was well stocked and some excellent food options. The parking was free, which is a huge plus, considering downtown hotels are charging $40/night to park. Loved our short stay!
DEBORAH
DEBORAH, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 November 2024
Paul
Paul, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 November 2024
Ghdeer
Ghdeer, 2-night family trip
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2/10 Poor
22 November 2024
HORRIBLE PLACE, DON'T STAY HERE.
Horrible! Do not stay here if single women or a family with children! I checked in, under my female name and planned a multi day. My first morning there, A MAINTENANCE MAN OPENED MY DOOR WITHOUT KNOCKING OR COMMUNICATION. He stated he needed to change my shower head, then and there. I asked if that couldn't wait to check out the following day and he stated no. Luckily my brother was there, as we were heading out and nothing horrible happened. I spoke with the "manager" and he refuse to let me check out early stating there would be a fee. Which I was happy to pay but he refused. He refuse to allow me to check out and claimed that no maintenance man came into my room. I know that the other patrons heard me and he asked me to keep quiet. Dangerous area and mindset from the management department. If you value safety, DO NOT STAY THERE. NOTHING LIKE THE PHOTOS EITHER.
Veronica
Veronica, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 November 2024
Lizbeth
Lizbeth, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
18 November 2024
Everything was going ok… room floors were sticky, wouldn’t walk on them barefoot… we had snacks in the room for our late night returns. We came back to a bag of chips on the coffee table completely black with ants. We inspected all the other food that appeared to be infested with ants.
We threw out all the food then tossed the garbage can in the hallway. We woke up find ants in our bed.
All the front desk had said was they will be in all rooms but we can help move you or we can clean and assist in removing ants from the room.
We came back that evening and the squashed ants were still all over the coffee tables.
Kerry
Kerry, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
13 November 2024
Alyssa
Alyssa, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 November 2024
Elisabeth
Elisabeth, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 November 2024
Mai
Mai, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
9 November 2024
Herb
Herb, 3-night family trip
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4/10 Fair
28 October 2024
Hannah
Hannah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 October 2024
Great hotel with friendly staff!
Omar
Omar, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good
16 October 2024
Barbara
Barbara, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 October 2024
Patrick
Patrick, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 October 2024
Rui
Rui, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
13 October 2024
One night stay with family
My hotel stay with my family was just an ok experience. When we first arrived at the front desk we were not greeted by the front desk gentleman and he was talking to what appeared to be the manager neither acknowledged my family or I as we stood there watching them talk for a couple minutes. The room was spacious but looked a little run down. Especially the bathroom/ shower looks to have the beginning stages of mold on the ceiling from not being properly ventilated. Overall the room had plenty of towels and space to accommodate a family of 5.