Directly off Interstate 8, Holiday Inn Express San Diego is conveniently located near SeaWorld. This California hotel offers a free daily hot breakfast buffet with automatic pancake maker. Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area features on-site laundry facilities. After a busy day, guests can use the hotel's free high-speed wireless Internet access or work in the business centre. Points of interest such as Downtown San Diego and Old Town are only a short drive from the SeaWorld area Holiday Inn. Guests can also easily explore the San Diego Zoo or the scenic San Diego Waterfront.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
and
2 large double beds
1 sofa bed
and
2 large double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.2
Free WiFi
8.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Blair
    Australia Australia
    Great location, friendly staff, clean and comfortable room
  • Yen
    Taiwan Taiwan
    It’s very clean. Location is very good for the visitors to SeaWorld.
  • A
    Alicia
    United States United States
    The breakfast was excellent 👌 also the location was great.
  • Patricia
    United States United States
    Breakfast was excellent. We had four breakfasts and they were all different.
  • Amanda
    Brazil Brazil
    I loved everything. All the staf were very lovely. My daughter forget her water botter in the front desk and we could find it in the next morning, at the same place. The breakfast was very good. The kids loved the package machine. Very...
  • Amanda
    Australia Australia
    The rooms were a good size and it was very clean. Breakfast was good and had variety. I would definitely stay here again.
  • Gavin
    Australia Australia
    Great spot for a short stay with a big family, even though it was a shared room, it felt like plenty of space for the whole family that wasn't overpriced and the facility was comfortable.
  • Tammy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Really comfortable bed Good breakfast Friendly staff If youre looking for a room thats comfy, friendly staff, and decent brekkie then book this hotel. Thank you for a lovely stay and making us feel welcome 💖
  • Ika
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Hot and varied breakfast Nice and spacious room Clean Close to SeaWorld. It cost 13 usd for Uber
  • Aurea
    United States United States
    perfect beds and pillows, enough towels for everyone, extra bedding for sofa bed, delicious breakfast, polite staff.

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • Is parking free?

    Parking is complimentary.
    Answered on 4 April 2021
  • hi how far is this from pacific beach

    We are 3.8 Miles away from Pacific Beach (8-10 Mins)
    Answered on 22 April 2021
  • do you have free parking? and are you also serving breakfast?

    Parking is complimentary. We are serving a hot breakfast in a to go container.
    Answered on 4 April 2021
  • Do you offer free airport shuttle service?

    We do not have a shuttle. However, we can refer you to an excellent shuttle service for hotel/airport transportation.
    Answered on 1 June 2022
  • How much is the deposit

    1 night deposit
    Answered on 6 March 2022
  • Is there a deposit required

    Yes, deposit is required.
    Answered on 11 December 2021
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Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Holiday Inn Express San Diego - Sea World Area, an IHG Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Snack bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • 24-hour front desk
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Auditory guidance
  • Visual aids: Tactile signs
  • Visual aids: Braille
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Filipino

House rules
Holiday Inn Express San Diego - Sea World Area, an IHG Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. That's about £77. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
US$10 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$10 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiscoverCash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express San Diego - Sea World Area, an IHG Hotel

  • Holiday Inn Express San Diego - Sea World Area, an IHG Hotel is 4.3 miles from the centre of San Diego. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Holiday Inn Express San Diego - Sea World Area, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Holiday Inn Express San Diego - Sea World Area, an IHG Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite
  • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Express San Diego - Sea World Area, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet
  • Check-in at Holiday Inn Express San Diego - Sea World Area, an IHG Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Holiday Inn Express San Diego - Sea World Area, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Fitness