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Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

2.5 star property

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Lobby
Restaurant
Meeting facility
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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9550 Murray Dr, La Mesa, CA, 91942
  • Mount Helix Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Grossmont College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego State University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Terrace/patio

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

La Mesa

When you stay at Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego in La Mesa, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of San Diego State University and Hotel Circle. .This hotel is 11.5 mi (18.4 km) from Balboa Park and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from San Diego Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Mount Helix Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Grossmont College - 4 min drive - 6.0 km
  • San Diego State University - 8 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Viejas Arena - 8 min drive - 10.1 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 16 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 15 min drive
  • Amaya Trolley Station - 18 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • Brigantine
  • ‪Casa De Pico - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego

Hotel in La Mesa with free breakfast and a fitness center
Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego offers 78 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; 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 fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 78 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Satellite programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Portable hoist available
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability

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

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
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0.00 per stay (rates may vary)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
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

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
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Diego-La
Holiday Inn Express Diego-La Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Diego-La Hotel Mesa San
Holiday Inn Express San Diego-La Mesa
Best Western Plus Mesa San Diego Hotel
Best Western Plus Mesa San Diego
Holiday Inn Express San Diego-La Mesa (Sdsu Area) Hotel La Mesa
Holiday Inn Express San Diego-La Mesa (Sdsu Area) Hotel La
Best Plus Mesa Diego Mesa
Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego Hotel
Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego La Mesa
Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego Hotel La Mesa

Reviews

Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 465 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1011 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
This is a pretty good option for an expensive area. The staff is friendly and the breakfast buffet is actually the best I've seen in a very long time (and I do LOTS of hotel travel), with some Gluten Free options. The property is a little dated but clean. Rooms in the 101-105 range (201 on 2d floor, etc) will be next to a very noisy freeway. A/C unit is wall mounted and loud. Bed is comfortable. We did get a strong sewer smell from the shower drain, and had to air the room out upon our return--not pleasant. Our room 305 was handicapped access and the pitch of the tile was wrong, which led to the bathroom floor flooding each time we showered, so ask for extra towels to build a dam. VERY friendly breakfast staff in the AM, with a menu that changes each day--all food was good quality, and the serving/dining area was very clean. Some covered parking is available, which was nice to keep the car from getting too hot. Overall this was a decent value for a highly-inflated hotel market, but it's not luxurious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
First, the positive… the staff was very friendly and professional. We were warmly greeted every morning by housekeeping and other staff. Now the negative… the facility is old and shows its age. The door to our room always stuck. I had to hit it with my shoulder to open it. If my wife was alone, she couldn’t open the door by herself. The paint in the hallway and room were different shades of white or primer. It looked as if they were patched to repaint and then changed their minds and rehung the pictures on the walls. The wallpaper in the bathroom was peeling. The room temperature was either arctic cold or desert hot. We couldn’t adjust it to a comfortable temperature. These things that I’m pointing out might seem petty, but I was expecting something a little nicer. If appearances aren’t important to you, then it’s a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay very clean, great staff, breakfast was wonderful couldn’t ask for better. Definitely would recommend this Best Western. Thank you Best Western
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So far out of all the hotels I have been at, this one is the best.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful accomodations. Kind, friendly service, beautiful property, wonderful relaxing pool area and hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here many times and it has been great… this time we had driven for hours and were told our card was denied….I showed them my receipt and how everything had been prepaid… The front desk gal was but we can’t charge me… Expedia needs to call me… so I got on line and asked for someone to contact the hotel they did but all this too more than an hour going back and fourth… got our keys and the girls were not really done cleaning the room and my husband and I realized that the room we were given over looked the freeway… so three nights sleeping on the freeway… not the best!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Travelled with family
Disliked: Room comfort

No A/C or radio

I booked this room for a friend from out of state. After his stay he commented the A/C and the radio did not work. I do not know if he called for help, as he got it quite late and was ready for rest. I was not present, but I am disappointed nevertheless.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My 88 year old mom and i stayed for 2 nights and the hotel was perfect for us. the bath had bars so my mom could hold onto them and shower. it was close to family and our favorite restaurant Anthonys
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taje

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's very quiet, clean and the staff is very friendly. No noise while sleeping. And the breakfast is great. A lot to choose from.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place very clean and nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Seems to be under repair
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Stefon

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property isn’t for family stay. Too many sketchy people hanging around the property. Property condition is the same as a motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed my stay very much. Three key areas are what will keep me coming back to a hotel. 1. Location- the location of this hotel was perfect for my stay. 2. Cleanliness- this hotel places an emphasis on being clean. Love it! 3. Comfort- the beds and pillows are incredibly comfortable relative to other hotels at which Ive stayed for business or pleasure. The breakfast was good, there are restaurants and shopping nearby, and there is a small pool and jacuzzi that rounds out the experience. ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jocelyn, Houston

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was good lots of room. The breakfast was great. The pool needs repair and when we went down to the pool there was loud music blaring, a dog and drunk people down there making food using a mask shift stove. Not very family friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Patti L

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
My room could not get an Internet connection. I was told that they need to get a booster which they don’t have yet. This is not acceptable.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yessica

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic breakfast!! Nice lobby and rooms, hallways felt very dated and kind of dingy. Updating the hallways would go very far. Doesn’t impact your stay, just the feel of the hotel. If your room is close to the highway you will hear it at night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025