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Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South

Property class: 2

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$157
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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
(72 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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
(44 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Impaired)

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)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

About the area

National City

At Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South you'll be 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from San Diego Bay and 4.6 km (2.9 mi) from Chicano Park. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast and free self-parking. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Free on-the-go breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this National City hotel include Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center.

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, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 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
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South

Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in 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
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are 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 a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Premium digital televisions are provided. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). An iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with premium digital channels

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

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.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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-authorise 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 guest room 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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all 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

What is the cancellation policy at Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South?

Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South?

As of 30 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South on 5 Oct 2026 start from NZ$157, including 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.

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

Yep, Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South?

The closest beach to Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South is Mission Beach (17 km).

Is Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South is a hit with families.

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

Yep, free on-the-go breakfast is offered daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South?

No, Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South?

No, pets are not allowed.

Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 457 out of 1147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 1147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 196 out of 1147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 1147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 142 out of 1147 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great for the price and good location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy & staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clean rooms, friendly staff,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good service and room for the price. The premium of cheap hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great especially Martha and all front desk sysff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Howard Johnson was a pretty good stay for us. The staff was very friendly and the room was clean. The only thing I would say is that it’s not in the best area of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free parking with clean room , breakfast is not much attractive and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and area outside was clean and the staff were nice. The room was clean, and received clean towels when asked, they didn't count them. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

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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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean. Staff friendly. Parking easy
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s fine for an overnight stay. Room was clean and bed was comfy. It’s right off the freeway so area not pretty but was practical for what we needed which was just somewhere to stay for one night only on a budget.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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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6/10 Okay

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Area is Ghetto but property is clean and nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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

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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10/10 Excellent

Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Surprisingly it was alright. Staff were helpful, room was clean and decent. Enough room to park anywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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