Holiday Inn Express Solana Beach-Del Mar by IHG

2.5 star property

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Pool
Point of interest
Point of interest
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room

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621 S Highway 101, Solana Beach, CA, 92075
  • Place, Solana Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Del Mar Fairgrounds
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Del Mar Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility Accessible)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(64 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(79 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

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

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Solana Beach-Del Mar by IHG

Along with a 24-hour fitness center, this smoke-free hotel has coffee/tea in a common area and a microwave in a common area. Free on-the-go breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, concierge services, and laundry facilities.
Holiday Inn Express Solana Beach-Del Mar by IHG offers 80 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, 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). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Solana Beach-Del Mar by IHG gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Del Mar Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a 24-hour gym and concierge services.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, laundry facilities, and a multilingual staff
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the beach
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Del Mar Beach and Del Mar Fairgrounds
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Solana Beach-Del Mar by IHG. For a fee, parking is available.

This Solana Beach hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free on-the-go breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 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

  • Parking on site (USD 16 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from April 27 2026 to September 30 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Fitness facilities
  • Parking area
Renovation work will only be conducted on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

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)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

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 16.00 per day

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, 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; cash is not accepted
This property uses some solar energy
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
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

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Solana Beach-Del Mar by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 456 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 1003 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite hotel, we keep coming back and would not go anywhere else. The staff is so friendly and helpful and really makes the stay enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean place and close to the ocean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharanjeet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are renovations going on but regardless the service was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! It's always good to get a free bfast, clean rooms and the best location!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, renovated room--staff was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Courteous staff, clean room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall it was a good experience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and updated room, great breakfast, purified cold water in a dispenser for water bottles, conveniently located near Del Mar beaches and nightlife.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rm was clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms are great and staff was really nice during construction
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, clean rooms. Easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The breakfast area was under construction but they set up a grab and go breakfast with lots of delicious options. Every staff member we interacted with was super friendly and helpful! The gym was also great and had plenty of free weights, cardio options, and extra accessories.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very nice. Clean room. Close to beach. Still remodeling. But they helped you any way they could. Pool back open now.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From the beginning to the end especially our hostess at the breakfast dinner. Will definitely stay at a Holiday inn Express again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

mellonie

Great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Henry at the front desk was very courteous and helpful throughout my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

YINGCHAO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean ,quiet hot tub and pool is amazing so close to the beach ! but the elevator is really old sometimes it made a unexpected bumpy start and stop, im ok with it but it really scares kids and some ladies.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish we’d have known the entire property is under construction! The room was very nice and clean but no pool, poor breakfast and the parking was poor! However the LOCATION is beautiful! We walked to the beach twice!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Sue Ann

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tuan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly service. However, they are in the middle of innovation.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean.... Great decor.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There is no beach view
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026