Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South

2.0 star property

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Hair dryer, towels
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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521 Roosevelt Ave, National City, CA, 91950
  • Naval Base San Diego
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Petco Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(30 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South

Hotel with free breakfast, near San Diego Bay
Coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and laundry facilities are available at this hotel. Free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, free newspapers, and multilingual staff assistance. Change of towels is available on request.
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. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with premium digital channels. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of San Diego Bay. You'll find features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, laundry facilities, and a multilingual staff
  • Just a 4-minute drive from San Diego Bay and 5 minutes from Petco Park
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.

Guests are served free on-the-go breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

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

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 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

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

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)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: USD 250.00 per stay

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

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, 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
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

  • 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
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 344 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 189 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 131 out of 1002 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Almira

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The area doesn't look safe. Room has smell. Smoke detector was covered with plastic.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice and Cozy

Very clean and cozy all nite.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

GRECIA

Liked: Staff & service
Acceso solo Por Uber o en carro
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Guadalupe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHOI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

CARMEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

javier

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed one night, basic amenities, felt unsafe due to lots of people coming in and out during the night. Be aware of the $250 dollar deposit fee when you check in even if you prepay for your stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mr. M

Liked: Room comfort

Extra Charge-Deposit

We charged a $100 deposit, which was mentioned before booking, and it will take 2 weeks to get it back, unacceptable!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Teofilo

Clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Daisy

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were not queen size Vomit stains on wall in bathroom Gnats all over room Stained towels Hair from previous occupants Makeup wipes on walls from previous occupants
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Alfredo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

SERGIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

María Guadalupe

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tiene muy buena ubicación
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice rooms for a short stay in San Diego
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dirty chairs , looked old
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was as I expected
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catalina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to my event I attended easy check in Good customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, secluded, pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Rooms look to have been updated but it was not as clean. Walls were dirty, restroom door hinges very squeaky (I added some wd40 since we had a toddler and the door wouod make noise at night) , ceiling dirty and there were small bugs in the sink that kep coming out. Shower hot water would only run for a few minutes then cold water wouod come out after.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025