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Reviews of Harvey's Motel near SDSU

2 out of 5
Harvey's Motel near SDSU
7166 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, CA

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 215 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 215 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 215 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 215 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 215 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, friendly and quiet.
Basic quiet night's stay. Clean room, friendly office staffer. He was standing in for the owner and had a bit of a learning curve, but it ended up great. I walked a couple blocks to the ExtraMile at the traffic light for coffee because I didn't see any good coffee at the motel. Nice quiet industrial neighborhood .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kirk, Santa Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at Harvey's mid-week with a late night check-in. The room was clean and spacious with mini-fridge and microwave.I liked the manufactured flooring (vs carpet). Air conditioning worked well. No funny smells or scents. Parking lot well lit. Night desk attendant courteous. Wi-fi was fast. I would stay again.
Response from Bob on Nov 3, 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet property, felt safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from victor on Oct 17, 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thanks Harvey!!
I had a wonderful stay at Harvey's Motel. I was in San Diego visiting a friend and needed an inexpensive place to stay closeby. Often the smaller budget/no-frills roadside motels can be "sketchy," but Harvey's is definitely an exception. The front desk staff was friendly and welcoming and even greeted me by name. The on-site parking lot was tidy and well-lit with plenty of spaces. I stayed in an upstairs "deluxe" room. Keeping in mind this is a budget/no frills motel, I was pleasantly surprised to find the room bright, clean and spacious. Everything was in excellent working order, from the lights ...to the TV, ...to the mini fridge and microwave ...and most importantly the AC! All the light switches were intuitively placed. Electrical sockets were available right above the nightstands on each side of the bed. I'm guessing the bathroom was recently renovated because the toilet and shower both looked new. As mentioned, this is a no-frills property, so they don't provide fancy soap or shampoo. And while the towels and linens were very clean, they're basic hotel stock. There are several great restaurants within walking distance. Despite being located right on a busy boulevard, the motel is relatively calm and quiet. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Victor on Sep 11, 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We look forward in seeing you again.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from victor on Sep 1, 2023
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8/10 Good

Phillip, Tucson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from v on Aug 21, 2023
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet neighborhood and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from victor on Aug 21, 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Avital

The room was clean and pleasant. The staff took care of our request quickly. The location is close to SDSU which was our main destination. Overall good experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from victor on Aug 21, 2023
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8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Harveys Motel on Jul 17, 2023
Thank you for your review! We look forward to seeing you again real soon and improving your stay even further.

4/10 Poor

Samuel

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Heriberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Harveys Motel on Jul 17, 2023
Thank you for your review. We look forward to seeing you again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Harvey’s is the perfect place for a budget friendly stay in San Diego. The front desk has one worker at a time and they are extremely attentive and quick to respond if you need something. I needed a key replacement at midnight and the gentleman working was super helpful. The rooms are spacious and oh, so clean! I mean it’s probably the cleanest and homiest “motel” I’ve ever stayed in. I also really love the location, you’re technically in La Mesa but San Diego’s College Area is just west of you past lake Murray Blvd. you can walk to several convenience shops and restaurants near the motel, and the walk is totally easy and doable, I think the closest corner store is a block away. Parking is extremely convenient (though, a bit cramped once the reservations fill up!) but it’s so easy to slip in and out at any time of day and be back in your cozy room on your own time. This location is far enough away to not have a lot of the city noise, but close enough that you still feel authentically in San Diego, though you’re in La Mesa! This is a great motel. Would recommend to everyone!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Harvey's Motel on Jul 15, 2023
We appreciate you and are so happy you had a wonderful stay with us. We look forward to seeing you again real soon!

10/10 Excellent

SoCal

Response from Harveys Motel on Jul 18, 2023
Thank you for your review. We look forward to seeing you again real soon!

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from victor on May 13, 2023
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8/10 Good

David, Rigby

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean everything worked as it should
Response from bob on Mar 27, 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jayalaxmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay here was very pleasant. I liked the deluxe room with extra space that we can use for doing Yoga or any other types of exercises.
Response from bob on Feb 25, 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was great .Very relaxing. Comfortable. .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from bob on Oct 12, 2022
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8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Scott, Boulder

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend!
I’m highly allergic to animals - so they honored my request for a pet free room. Although old, the room was immaculate & the bed was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from victor on Jul 15, 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Alma

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room that I stayed in was big, and clean, as well as the restroom it was big, updated and clean. Staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from victor on Jun 10, 2022
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2/10 Terrible

lazzarini

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad service, the attender was nothing firendly. Holiday, the price really was over ay the nomal very bad
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable
Stayed here for a night and it was great. The room, bathroom, and beddings were super clean. Great location and is easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from victor on May 6, 2022
thanks for your feedback

8/10 Good

Tom

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice and close to SDSU
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from bob on Apr 27, 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was pleasantly surprised my the overall comfort, cleanliness, and value of this property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from victor on Apr 5, 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Dan

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was absolutely disgusting we couldn't sit on the chairs because the stains were clearly bio waist and burn marks and holes everywhere. The staff blamed us for the problems them tried to change my deposit slip and have me sign something so they could rip me off. As soon I I noticed the manager would not give me the slip and went behind the corner where he thought I couldn't see him erasing the changes
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient
Perfect spot for a good nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from victor on Mar 22, 2022
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8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Response from bob on Feb 21, 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceeded my expectations
The staff was incredibly nice and welcoming. I was shocked yet pleased when they allowed me to check in several hours early, such great customer service! The room was immaculate and the shiwrr had lovely water pressure. Highly recommend this establishment!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from bob on Jan 20, 2022
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8/10 Good

Merle

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great cable tv
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Response from victor on Dec 17, 2021
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6/10 Okay

Walt

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Weekend travel l
I was supposed of Gotten a non smoking room that didn't happen. I arrived later than I had planned so when I got there the room was reeking of cigarette smoke , I was supposed to have a queen-size bed this one was smaller than I'd planned and it was hard as a rock. The manager was pleasant and accommodating when he had to give me hangers that I didn't have in my room other than that, that's the extent of my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from bob on Dec 17, 2021
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2/10 Terrible

Abanur S

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Dan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet and Pleasant Stay
My stay was great. Nice and quiet. Staff was helpful. No craziness staff on-site so car was safe. Would definitely stay again. Only issue I had was bed was to hard. I recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from victor on Oct 20, 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Satisfied
I didn't have any problems there. Polite staff. Even made it easy to have a late check out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from victor on Aug 26, 2021
thanks for sharing your experience with us we look forward to see you again thank you

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from victor on Sep 20, 2021
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was filthy the walls needed paint it was just gross
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

jesus

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AAAA
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from bob on Jul 27, 2021
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
solid place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from bob on Jun 27, 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from victor on Jun 11, 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Jahari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Response from victor on Apr 24, 2021
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The owner took her anger out on me over the phone because my boyfriend peed behind a trash can in the middle of the night. Thought it was unfair and unprofessional to yell at me about something I didn't personally do or have any control over. Would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Response from bob on Apr 21, 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It was good but the having to pay for ice as well wasnt good....
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Response from bob on Apr 6, 2021
thanks for your feedback

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Response from victor on Mar 29, 2021
thanks for your feedback we look forward to see you again

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from victor on Sep 11, 2020
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Response from victor on Sep 11, 2020
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2/10 Terrible

Kimberly

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020