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Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

3.0 star property

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, bright orange and yellow chairs, a blue and white wall art, and a large map.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a bench, surrounded by greenery and palm trees.
A breakfast bar with hot food, cereal, and fruit options, and an express breakfast sign.
A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a parking lot and palm trees.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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8000 Parkway Dr, San Diego, CA, 91942
  • Place, La Mesa Memorial Fine Arts Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Computer Museum of America
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view of trees.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility Accessible)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view of trees.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a flat-screen TV.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a large bed, a sofa, and a TV.

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view of trees.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view of trees.

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, Kitchenette

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub, Kitchenette

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a television.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub, Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view of trees.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and self parking. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe. Housekeeping is available on request.
Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG offers 141 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Microwaves, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Sharp Grossmont Hospital. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a gym.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, laundry facilities, and a multilingual staff
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests speak favorably about the clean accommodations and the breakfast
  • Just a 5-minute drive from San Diego State University and 11 minutes from Balboa Park
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG also features multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star San Diego hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping on request
  • 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.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (102 centimetre wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (84 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: USD 20 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Hotel Mesa
Holiday Inn Mesa
Mesa Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn La Mesa
Holiday Inn San Diego - La Mesa Hotel La Mesa
La Mesa Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Mesa Hotel

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 306 out of 572 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 572 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 572 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 572 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 572 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
quiet rooms and a good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice selection of the continental breakfast. Big assortment of breads, cereals, and breakfast food.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was delicious with a variety of good morning items available.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Miguel was awesome all the staff but Miguel in particular we love that you had draft beer and wine and a good selection of breakfast when I go back to San Diego. I will be staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast menu was good. Rooms clean, staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good. Hotel, grounds, and room were good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

10/10 Excellent

Jazmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, very clean, and the staff very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient access to SDSU. Good breakfast options, and nicely appointed room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colette Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast great, bed comfy, parking easy. Daughter handicapped and bathroom set up wonderfully.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chons

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a good experienced when we checked in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was safe and secure
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lana

It was great! Nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean, with good amenities. Everyone was very friendly, no indoor stairs , so had to use elevator all the time. They offered a basic but nice buffet breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was expensive $20 per night. First time at the hotel chain i ever paid for parking
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my fifth stay here in the past year. Such as perfect hotel- great staff, excellent rooms, exercise room is well equipped and the location is a breeze to reach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a convenient place to stay for my purposes. Pool was heated (a definite outlier in SoCal!). Breakfast was good quality
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice for an easy short stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for business or leisure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dwayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Frint desk staff were nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent. Nice rooms. Clean safe area. Good Breakfast. 24/7 delicious free coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026