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Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area by IHG

2.5 star property

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Suite, Multiple Beds
Exterior
Point of interest
Reception
Free daily on-the-go breakfast

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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3950 Jupiter St, San Diego, CA, 92110
  • Place, Pechanga Arena
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, SeaWorld
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Bay
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(120 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Mobil, Roll-In Shower)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Mobil, Roll-In Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(97 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, Multiple Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm, Mobil, Access Tub)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm, Mobil, Access Tub)

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

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About the area

San Diego

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area by IHG in San Diego (Point Loma), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Mission Bay and Hotel Circle. .This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Marine Corps Recruit Depot and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Mission Beach.

What's nearby

  • Pechanga Arena - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • SeaWorld - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mission Bay - 1 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 3 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Mission Beach - 5 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 8 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Phil's BBQ - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cooper's Express Chicken - Big Daddies Burgers - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near Mission Bay
Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area by IHG offers 70 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Accommodations are furnished with double sofa beds. A pillow menu is available. Premium satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with hydromassage showerheads, 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). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 70 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations 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 hot tub. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area by IHG. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served on weekdays from 6 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served on weekdays between 6 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available 6 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 1 to January 31:
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub

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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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
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 10:00 AM to 10:00 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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 611 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was well maintained and the rooms were fresh and comfortable. The staff were friendly and did a great job keeping the property clean and inviting. We really enjoyed the free breakfast...great select each day and plenty to go around considering how busy the dinning area became.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

8/10 Good

inna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
overall this hotel served the purpose of our trip, literally 3 mins from Sea world and very close to other attractions we visited. Clean hotel, nice and friendly staff. Hot breakfast in the morning, clean and comfortable beds. however, it is not the hotel to stay and relax in, little rough area around, parking was tight if coming later at night, but lots of space if parking during the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

harkesh

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

10/10 Excellent

Hardeep

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Benny

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ron

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Deann

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jarret

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the worst hotel stays in recent memory. From the misleading ad that stated two pools with an indoor and outdoor pool (there is only one outdoor pool) to pictures of the pool that are taken at a very deceptive angle to present it as a large pool - it’s only about 20 feet long the experience was a disaster. If we were staying longer we would move. The one pool was unusable the entire time due to foul filthy water that would likely get it shut down by a health inspector. The jacuzzi was also deceptively advertised. The actual size was for maybe 3 people. The parking spaces were sized for golf carts. If you do not have to stay at this hotel… Don’t.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Alex

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room nice but was booked into an ADA room. Breakfast solid. Parking cramped. Area is rough. Our 3rd floor window overlooked a junk yard it seemed. Not safe and surprisingly high reviews for such a sketchy area. We got what we paid for but overall disappointing. Pool and spa is also cramped.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Troy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vadim

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bindu, cupertino

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at this hotel. Very clean and great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The parking structure was too small. The break
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel if the amusement park is the reason for your visit. Conveniently 8 minutes from seaworld and 18 minutes from the zoo. Hotel is across the street from a grocery store and a 24 hour Dennys. Clean rooms, clean pool area nice and nice front desk at check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Business traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

terri

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy quick check in and check out. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenza

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice and very clean place to stay with the kids. It’s close to SeaWorld and most shopping stores. The breakfast was okay, but overall, we liked it we’re adding two more days.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Adam, Ridgecrest

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are not soundproof at all, but they are clean as is the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Cherrish

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

Not the best experience

We did not have a pleasant time staying at this location. The bathroom had mold on the walls. The A/C unit rattled all night it was miserable to try to sleep- tossed and turned the bed you can feel it slopes in the middle. The room and the whole hotel smelled like “old people” like a hospital or old folks home. (Love old people but this is the best way to phrase it) When asked for extra towels they said we need to write down how many and sign them off they track towels very seriously. The clean towels they restocked in the bathroom had long black hairs inner twined - very gross. We paid a decent amount for what we hoped for a pretty basic experience. One women was very sweet at the front desk but we did get a rude staff member at the front desk that was short and gave attitude. Did not take pictures but spend a little more and go somewhere else
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025