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Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

3.0 star property

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
Reception
Outdoor pool

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, La Mesa, CA, 91942
  • Place, Computer Museum of America
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Sharp Grossmont Hospital
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

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

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

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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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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

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

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
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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About the area

La Mesa

When you stay at Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG in La Mesa, you'll be in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of Hotel Circle and San Diego State University. .This hotel is 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Balboa Park and 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from San Diego Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Computer Museum of America - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 13 min drive - 17.2 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 14 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) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costco Food Court - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Los Tito's Mexican Food - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

Suburban hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center
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 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. 234 out of 455 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 455 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 455 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 455 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 455 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Liang-Shian

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff up front. Definitely attentive. The fact that you have to use a keycard for access is nice, adds to the overall safety feel. Shower wasn't clean when I got there. There were some rocks/mud that I ended up rinsing off myself. Bathroom also smelled faintly of cigarette smoke. Desk lamp didn't work properly. Thin walls and thin floors/ceilings. If you're on the first floor prepare to hear everything anyone says outside as they walk by. Prepare to hear your neighbors above you and beside you and people in the halls talking. I was only there for one day, so it wasn't bad for a quick work trip, especially for the price. But it would not be an ideal situation for personal travel or longer trips.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Sharp Hospital and always clean and great people working there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Claudia

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were all very kind and inviting! Check in was a smooth proceeds and I arrived at noon expecting to wait till 3PM but my room was ready and I was allowed in without any issues. My room was clean but then building itself is pretty rundown. The hallways are so so stuffy, not a single bit of air. The carpet all over the halls is so old and dirt smelling. The carpet in the elevator literally comes with its own bad aroma. Please get rid of it, it reeks. Breakfast was cold and limited but hey, it’s free. Parking was $20 which isn’t terrible considering it’s outside the building which the surrounding area is a bit sketchy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeanine

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and convenient hotel for our stay in San Diego. The property is a bit outdated and the laundry facilities really need to be updated — I wasn’t able to do laundry on-site and had to take it to a family member’s house. That said, the hotel staff more than made up for it. Anna and Mena both went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. Mena, the general manager, was absolutely outstanding. She checked in on us daily to make sure everything was okay, and her hospitality truly made us feel at home. She not only recommended a fantastic kabob spot in El Cajon and suggested a hairstylist for my mom before the communion party, but she also went out of her way to change our room to better accommodate our needs. Mena’s genuine kindness, attention to detail, and constant willingness to help left such a positive impression on us — she is the type of manager who turns a good trip into a great one. Anna also made our stay special. She helped us find places to go sightseeing and, when we were in the lobby dressed for the communion party, she kindly offered to take photos so my whole family could be in the picture together. Their kindness and dedication really stood out and helped make our experience memorable. With some updates to the property, this could easily be a five-star stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vincent Robert Jr.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bria

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room smelled like mildew , had to get moved to another room & that room wasnt cleaned . I did an early check out and they dont want to refund my money . Terrible hotel do not stay here
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
That staff was extremely friendly. Clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Carl

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location, friendly staff and breakfast buffet. Dislikes were the noise at night as I was near a main entrance/exit. I was also on the ground floor facing the parking lot and the late check-in people hit their remote door locks at all hours with the car horns beeping at 2, 3 ,4 am. Makes it hard to sleep. But not completely the fault of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corrine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a 10/10, great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dylan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tonya

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed here in 2014 before the re-model when I moved to La Mesa. I refused to stay again for the service and cleanliness. Looked like it was a homeless center with trash over flowing and people doing drugs and loitering outside and revving cars and parties in rooms. 10 years later, visiting family that lives in La Mesa I booked because I noticed the remodel but nothing has changed. Could not sleep for 2 nights! I understand the car wash construction but a hockey team that is running in the hallways at 1am and slamming door and jumping in the elevator. Ridiculous! There is a city ordinance in La Mesa for quiet hours that starts at 10pm. Hotel staff does nothing, cars revving outside, people screaming and talking loud and 20 hockey team kids running down the hallways at 1am. I visit family in La Mesa very frequently. Will never stay here again! Nothing has changed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

sabrina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was good. Nice and clean around the property. The pool was really small but usable. Breakfast was lacking. The pancake machine was broken. The oatmeal machine was also broken. Otherwise it was a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rae

Liked: Cleanliness
Love it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was way better than expected. Clean too!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the convenience and proximity to SDSU! The room I stayed in was the handicap accessible room and it was, modern and spacious. Breakfast was good with variety of options. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josyleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay! Clean and friendly service.

Very clean, easy parking, friendly and helpful front desk
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was clean, nice two queen bed quarters with good quality beds, modern but average size. The bathroom was a shower only and it was okay. The water pressure was too low and the heat wasn’t very strong for the water. The pool is listed on the property as an added amenity but it is located in the back outside and it isn’t of the best quality. They also have an $20 a day parking fee so consider that as a miscellaneous add on to the total of your stay.. aside from that it wasn't bad if I had to I’d stay again in a pinch. I just don’t believe the prices matched the quality but it was okay. It was nice, it was clean, felt safe, close to things, and it had free breakfast, and on sight security that walks around at night looking at the cars which is a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025