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Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South

2.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near San Diego Bay

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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Digital channels
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Digital channels
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Digital channels
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Digital channels
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
521 Roosevelt Ave, National City, CA, 91950

What's nearby

  • Naval Base San Diego - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Petco Park - 4 min drive - 6.7 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 5 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Balboa Park - 5 min drive - 6.7 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 7 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • 8th St Trolley Station - 9 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Market On 8th - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pho 7 Cow - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Aunt Emma's Pancakes - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South

Hotel near San Diego Bay
Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South provides amenities like free to-go breakfast and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, coffee/tea in the lobby, and free newspapers
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 65 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free infant beds

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • In-room crib
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 250.00 per stay

We have included 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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of Aug 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South on Sept 2, 2025 start from CA $104.19, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South located?

Situated in National City, this hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from San Diego Bay and within 3 mi (5 km) of Chicano Park and San Diego-Coronado Bridge. Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center are also within 6 mi (10 km). 8th St Trolley Station is 9 minutes by foot and 24th St Trolley Station is 27 minutes.

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 346 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 189 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 128 out of 1007 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria de Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy reservation and free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lizet

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs were very helpful and accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and staff was really friendly. Rooms are very small but comfy and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s really good, for good prices ! I recommend this hotel! Clean and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were only there for a few hours, everything was fine, the location was quite accessible, the price, the cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Pearl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable and convenient
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Arturo

Simple okay place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary K

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was very clean. The bed was very comfortable & the shower was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
property is overall good. got many access to different areas such as the military base and driving around for food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chiriece

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank You!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice rooms for a short stay in San Diego
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at the ramada before and was very scared about this motel , but adter walking into our room we were so happy and pleased how clean and up kept was the room. No suspicious activities inside of parking lot we were scared at first pulling in but we felt much safer here then at las palmeras
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ramadan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Over all it good option for the daily rate I have paid.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Samira

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s a clean room and good bed. It’s redecorated, but still dated. For me, the price was right.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Vilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Small space area for breakfast. Barely any food for breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hospitality
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

faisal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anshujit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would have been grateful if there was drinking water refill in the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Teofilo

Clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maritza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cesar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was remodel but with very very low craftsmanship, unfinished areas, cheap materials and residential use not comercial, sink was dirty and with mold !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

SARAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is fine, clean and very good. The only problem is that the area around is not safe, not good. Some quite a number of people with immoral conduct behaviors in the area which is not safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025