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Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South

2.0 star property
Hotel near San Diego Bay in National City

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.
A hotel reception area with a wooden counter, a coffee machine, and a sign indicating a 24-hour check-in service.
A hotel bathroom with a black sink, a mirror, a towel rack, a microwave, and toiletries on the counter.
A shower area with a bench, a towel rack, and a shelf with folded towels.
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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, a blue wall, and a wardrobe with a geometric design.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(69 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a door.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall with geometric artwork.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(41 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a blue accent wall, a window with curtains, a door, and a small wooden nightstand.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Impaired)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and a towel rack with towels.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

National City

In National City .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this National City hotel, you'll find San Diego Bay and Chicano Park. Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Naval Base San Diego - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kimball Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • San Diego Bay - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 6 min drive - 7.5 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 9 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • 8th St Trolley Station - 10 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 14 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Balboa Kitchen - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Poke Etc - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Aunt Emma's Pancakes - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South

Hotel near San Diego Bay in National City
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South. Free self parking is available.

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

  • 65 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Concierge
  • Smoking in designated areas
Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South offers 65 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Premium digital television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

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
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 250.00 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Howard Johnson Express Inn National City San Diego South
Howard Johnson Express National City San Diego South
Howard Johnson Express Inn National City/San Diego South
Howard Johnson Express Inn City/San Diego South
Howard Johnson Express National City/San Diego South
Howard Johnson Express City/San Diego South
National City Howard Johnson
Howard Johnson National City
Howard Johnson Wyndham National City/San Diego South Hotel
Howard Johnson Wyndham City/San Diego South Hotel
Howard Johnson Wyndham National City/San Diego South
Howard Johnson Wyndham City/San Diego South
Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South Hotel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South to the airport?

Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South is 8.3 mi (18-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 Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South?

As of Jul 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South on Aug 10, 2026 start from CA $120, 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 Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South.

How close is Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South to the beach?

This hotel is 6.6 mi (10-min drive) from Coronado Beach and 12.6 mi (22-min drive) from Mission Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South offer free breakfast?

Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South have a pool?

Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South does not have a pool.

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South to downtown National City?

Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South is 0.5 mi away from National City.

Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 427 out of 1104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 1104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 1104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 132 out of 1104 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tejinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, enough parking space and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Loyandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Rooms were clean staff was friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in/check-out. Staff was friendly, room was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Suman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, comfortable room and very friendly staff. Parking was easy too, having lots of parking space. Breakfast could definitely be better though.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access parking, very clean overall, close to freeway and shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an affordable place to stay and close to the places we wanted to visit. The room was clean and the staff was pretty friendly. Not much options for breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Bo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Reynaud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and out. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Pui Yee Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice room. Good location to take blue line to go to border.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall our stay was good. Cozy and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, easy access to I-5
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean! Close to food and attractions!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

estrelita c

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good, clean, good for the money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yumi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stuff is friendly. It is OK for just only for sleep and go but not for stay and enjoy surroundings area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nayeli

Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jelisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place to stay, close to the train and bus.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Sonia

Liked: Staff & service
The room was a decent size. Staff was nice and friendly. They don’t have much for breakfast. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness
Internet was fast room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Vonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated the free parking. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was very basic and prepackaged, there was fresh coffee and hot water for tea. Good location to uber to and from baseball games without downtown SD prices.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lizet

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Adelis

It was clean and the staffs were great
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Edgar m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent place for Decent money. Only thing i will complain is the location breakfast but nothing else.. very friendly place .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

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