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Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

3.0 star property

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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8000 Parkway Dr, San Diego, CA, 91942
  • Place, La Mesa Memorial Fine Arts Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Computer Museum of America
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility Accessible)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, Kitchenette

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub, Kitchenette

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub, Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

San Diego

When you stay at Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG in San Diego, you'll be in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of Hotel Circle and San Diego State University. .This hotel is 9 mi (14.5 km) from Balboa Park and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Petco Park.

What's nearby

  • La Mesa Memorial Fine Arts Center - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Computer Museum of America - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 17 min drive - 19.4 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 17 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 14 min drive
  • La Mesa Boulevard Station - 18 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costco Food Court - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG offers 141 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Microwaves, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 141 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (102 centimetre wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (84 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the 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 150 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 20 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Hotel Mesa
Holiday Inn Mesa
Mesa Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn La Mesa
Holiday Inn San Diego - La Mesa Hotel La Mesa
La Mesa Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Mesa Hotel

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 520 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 520 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 520 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 520 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 520 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aundrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms good security nice people. My brother's job always books him here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chons

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a good experienced when we checked in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my fifth stay here in the past year. Such as perfect hotel- great staff, excellent rooms, exercise room is well equipped and the location is a breeze to reach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Mohammed

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Staff were all great. The breakfast was poor quality with no healthy choices. Worst part of the stay was the loud guests above us stumping around their room through the two nights, and their air conditioner dripping on ours all night making a drumming sound. Won’t be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Christopher

Room was clean and nice. Couldn't get the breakfast area coffee maker to work, but everything else qA good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Connie, Monterey Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David Andrew, Marshfield

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent. Nice rooms. Clean safe area. Good Breakfast. 24/7 delicious free coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Horacio

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Richard

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beware poor service, hidden fees, very low budget operation. Food is worse than Junior High School cafeteria, shower has only lukewarm water, no daily room cleaning service, $20/night charge for parking in outdoor lot with very small spaces, lots of traffic noise. Most of the guests appear to be truckers and construction workers who make a lot of racket.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Greg

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

jill

Travelled with family and small children
The hotel and breakfast were typical of holiday express. All the workers were very friendly and helpful. I didn’t like that your website did not indicate the $20.00 parking fee per car nightly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine Angelique

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is perfect, except the alarm that keeps going off at 2 AM
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vitaliy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is very clean, stuff very friendly, excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here five times now when visiting my daughter at SDSU. Fabulous stays. The staff is thoughtful and helpful always. Rooms are clean and the breakfast is very well prepared, with healthy options and, once again, the hotel staff in charge of the breakfast always asks if there's anything they can get for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose E

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thiarra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was cleaned and fresh when i entered snd staff was really helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jazmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes, the room was spotless, very clean/impressive. Front desk staff was very cordial and professional customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025