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Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South

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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 Howard Johnson Express Inn with a prominent sign, palm trees, and a building with a red-tiled roof.
A shower area with a bench, a towel rack, and a shelf with folded towels.
A hotel bathroom with a black sink, a mirror, a towel rack, a microwave, and toiletries on the counter.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$146
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug

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
(69 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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
(41 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)

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

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

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 continental 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. Each morning free breakfast is served. .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

  • 85˚C Bakery Cafe
  • ‪The Barbecue Pit - ‬2 min drive
  • McDonald's
  • ‪Balboa Kitchen - ‬16 min walk
  • Jack in the Box

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
  • Continental 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 continental 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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-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 15 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South on 23 Aug 2026 start from NZ$146, 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 continental 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

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 433 out of 1108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 1108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 196 out of 1108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 132 out of 1108 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorie

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

Samuel

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Isabel

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

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

8/10 Good

Bo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay. Staff was friendly & helpful on check in and check out. Room was super clean with comfy bed. Spacious with all amenities. Bathroom was well maintained. An older hotel so appearances not great but was great stay & value for what I paid. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Reynaud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and out. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

estrelita c

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

Nayeli

Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adelis

It was clean and the staffs were great
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

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

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