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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Santa Ana

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Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Courtyard

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1600 E 1st St, Santa Ana, CA, 92701
  • Place, Santa Ana Zoo
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Orange County Global Medical Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Orange County Courthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobility, Access Tub)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Extra Floor Space)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Extra Floor Space)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility ,Accessible Tub)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility ,Accessible Tub)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Roll Shwr)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Roll Shwr)

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll Shwr)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll Shwr)

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(91 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Ana

City center stay.With a stay at this Lyon Street hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Santa Ana Zoo and 2 miles (3 km) of Ronald Reagan Federal Building and Courthouse. Old Orange County Courthouse and Bowers Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Ana Zoo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cabrillo Tennis Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Orange County Global Medical Center - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Yost Theater - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Old Orange County Courthouse - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center - 6 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria El Gordito - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Sandwich Society - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪El Pollo Norteño - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Santa Ana
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 8 meeting rooms. Free breakfast is served daily. Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG. Self parking is free.

This Santa Ana hotel is smoke free.

  • 161 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • Built in 1978
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG offers 161 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Santa Ana hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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
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.
  • 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 100 per accommodation, 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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. 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).

Property is also known as

Hotel Santa Ana Plaza
Santa Ana Plaza
Holiday Inn Express Suites Santa Ana Orange County
Holiday Inn Express Suites Santa Ana Orange County by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Suites Santa Ana Orange County an IHG Hotel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG is 6.3 mi (14-min drive) away from the John Wayne Airport (SNA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG?

As of Apr 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG on May 10, 2026 start from CA $174, 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 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG.

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 12.6 mi (29-min drive) from Huntington Beach Beaches and 12 mi (28-min drive) from Balboa Peninsula Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG?

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

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG features an outdoor pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG to downtown Santa Ana?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG is 1.2 mi away from Santa Ana.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 715 out of 1221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 1221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1221 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

joe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front Desk person Darren was friendly and very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

LIUFU

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rocio

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stopped here for one night on our way home. We were pleasantly surprised with the size of the room and the hotel in general. Friendly staff, clean, and spacious rooms. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Han

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All is good, except the train is very loud in the early morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Khang

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

XIAOFENG

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ysidora

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was professional & friendly. The room was comfortable and clean. Also, I was pleasantly surprised with the breakfast that was provided. There was so many choices. 10downtown
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was good clean room no noise except one thing on our last day the food smell woke me up around 5 am I guess it was the breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yang

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rocio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for family’s
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Elva

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennette

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Belinda

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Abdul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great and clean space
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abedelkader

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly and helpful staff , rooms clean , perfect hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocio

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sunyoung

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes

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