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National City Motel

2.5 star property
Motel near San Diego Bay in National City

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Property grounds
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, towels
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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510 National City Blvd, National City, CA, 91950
  • Place, Kimball Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Naval Base San Diego
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Bay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

National City

Close to the beach.You'll find San Diego Bay and Chicano Park within 3 miles (5 km) of this motel. Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kimball Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Naval Base San Diego - 2 min drive - 3.8 km
  • San Diego Bay - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Nu-Way Christian Ministries - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 9 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • 8th St Trolley Station - 12 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 15 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Balboa Kitchen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Aunt Emma's Pancakes - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Friends of Friends - ‬6 min walk

About this property

National City Motel

Motel near San Diego Bay in National City
Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this National City motel.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
National City Motel offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This National City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM
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

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is National City Motel to the airport?

National City Motel is 7.8 mi (17-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at National City Motel?

As of Apr 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at National City Motel on May 3, 2026 start from CA $103, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does National City Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at National City Motel.

How close is National City Motel to the beach?

This motel is 6.5 mi (9-min drive) from Coronado Beach and 12.8 mi (24-min drive) from Mission Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does National City Motel offer free breakfast?

National City Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at National City Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at National City Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM.

Is there free parking at National City Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does National City Motel have a pool?

National City Motel does not have a pool.

Does National City Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is National City Motel to downtown National City?

National City Motel is 0.5 mi away from National City.

National City Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 338 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 156 out of 1002 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Wansley

Travelled with partner
Not bad
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mitchel, National City

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Maryjane

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

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Enrique

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sonya

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Xiang

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, National City

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathren

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathren

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mahdi

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathren

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Staff & service
You get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little bit noisy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia

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

6/10 Okay

thomas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025