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Holiday Inn Express Solana Beach-Del Mar by IHG

2.5 star property

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Welcome to our reception area, featuring a sleek desk, comfortable seating, and a touch of greenery.
Relax in a stylish room with two single beds, a balcony, and a desk area.
Guests can enjoy the beach and ocean views from this scenic location.
Staircase leads to an upper level, featuring a seating area with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.
Indulge in a variety of sweet treats at our express food station.

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
621 S Highway 101, Solana Beach, CA, 92075
  • Solana Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Belly Up
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Del Mar Racetrack
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony | Exterior

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(76 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Solana Beach

When you stay at Holiday Inn Express Solana Beach-Del Mar by IHG in Solana Beach, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Del Mar Beach and Del Mar Racetrack. .This hotel is 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from LEGOLAND® California and 17.5 mi (28.2 km) from La Jolla Cove.

What's nearby

  • Solana Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Belly Up - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Del Mar Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Del Mar Racetrack - 3 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Sorrento Valley Station - 13 min drive
  • Solana Beach Station - 14 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Australian Battered Potatoes - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Port Solana Beach Brewery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Brigantine - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Alce 101 - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bangkok Bay Thai Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Solana Beach-Del Mar by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Del Mar Beach
Holiday Inn Express Solana Beach-Del Mar by IHG offers 80 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, 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). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 80 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
A complimentary continental breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 16 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • 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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 16.00 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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 Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Holiday Inn Express Solana Beach-Del Mar by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 463 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1000 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in the process of being renovated and it’s beautiful. The bathrooms are modern and light. Rooms are spacious. The decor is lovely. Amazing rooms for a good price. Close to The Belly Up venue too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Renovated

In the process of renovations that are very nice. It’s always hard to renovate hotel bathrooms but they did a very nice job!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Eryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
At the time of our stay the property was under renovation. This meant that there was some minor construction noise when we first arrived and there was a certain amount of circumnavigating that had to go into finding our way to the breakfast room on the second floor. The parking lot was also being used in part as a transitory holding area for new and old items moving in and out (toilets, night stands, etc.). That being said, we had a wonderful stay. The upgrade to the decor is very cool and charming. I loved the design and color/pattern choices for the furniture, curtains, wall paper, etc. My favorite part is the tangerine subway tile in the bathroom! Even with the items being stored in the parking lot, there was plenty of parking. The pool was not huge, but had the fun element of being on the second floor patio. The elevator is outdated and a bit rumbly, but in a charming sort of way. Perhaps it will also receive a facelift at some point in the remodel. We were able to walk to a local convenience store for snacks and catch a Lyft to the Del Mar Fairgrounds for the event we attended. All in all this was a quaint, lovely, and well-located hotel, and is bound to be even more lovely once the renovation dust settles.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with group
Would’ve been nice to get a little discount for putting up with the remodel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Erin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Ken

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
furniture old, molding were rotten thru, bath tub stained view out window looked like the dump with all their remodel stuff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Lindsay

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I wish they would have mentioned about construction
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and distance from the Belly Up Tavern. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kristena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was an ok stay. They were remodeling.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kori

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

Great place to stay!! Highly recommend

When I checked in they were doing renovations and switched me to a renovated room 🙌 the bed was so comfy and the breakfast was the best hotel breakfast I’ve had!! They had everything 😍 I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buyer beware. They are remodeling but don't tell you until you check in that you will need earplugs for construction noise. Cracked tub, door handle that literally fell off and a broken lamp greets you on arrival. Unfriendly staff don't care and it is old. dirty and dingy, nothing like photos.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruei-Hwa, N Potomac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeff

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall stay was just ok. The property is needing a major facelift inside and out. As renovations are currently being done, this was in no way disclosed before the stay or booking. Noise was minimal and traffic with construction in progress didn’t hinder navigating through the building. They have water damage and leaks through the inside property and exterior areas that are visible such as the patio. If they successfully complete the renovations this place could be a great spot along with location. We were placed in an older room and smelled wet, very dated looking. We were able to speak to the persons and the front desk and made further accommodations. I will say the front desk staff was excellent in handling the situation and moving us to another room. All around the cleaning crew, breakfast organizer crew all very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabine, Bloomfield Hills

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little gem. Rooms are refurbished. Really lovely place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Deb

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible never go back

That place was under complete construction. The elevator broke down halfway through the day they shut off the water. The carpets were absolutely horrendously dirty. There were no curtains on the windows and no one anywhere in the registration process ever mentioned this hotel was under renovation. It was horrible.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveller, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The renovations are very nice. Breakfast was good too! I just didn't like our view of the rental car business next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brandon

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is falling apart and the front desk is pretty rude. They charge you upfront for incidentals and takes almost 2 weeks to get back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unpleasant experience

When I checked in no hot water for 2 days . I had a flood in my house snd booked this hotel and had no time to change hotel. Construction literally next to my room and the carpet was filthy , elevator broken snd needs to be fixed . The hotel should not be open during this full remodel. Very loud snd dirty . When you book the hotel it needs to say under full construction and loud and working on the weekends. Could not sleep or relax at all .
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edith

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unpleasant Stay – Wet Carpet and Mold Smell I booked this hotel through Expedia, and unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. Upon entering the room, I noticed a strong moldy smell, but I didn't think much of it until I took off my shoes and realized the carpet was completely wet. There was no visible leak, but the dampness made the room very uncomfortable. I reported the issue to the front desk, but the staff member told me she couldn’t do anything since I had booked through Expedia. While I understand it was a budget-friendly option, I expected at least a clean and dry room. Unfortunately, I chose not to stay here again. I wouldn’t recommend this hotel unless management addresses these issues.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Renovating. Needs it badly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Trenton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The helpfulness of the duty manager was comendable as above and beyond expectations. When the renovations are completed, the property will increase in value given it's location. All employees we met were cheerful and engaged, reflecting wonderful managememt.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025