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National City Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in National City with free parking

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Near Petco Park, National City Motel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
510 National City Blvd, National City, CA, 91950

What's nearby

  • San Diego Bay - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Naval Base San Diego - 2 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Paradise Valley Medical Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Ginecologa Del Rosario - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Prime Health Care - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • 8th St Trolley Station - 12 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 15 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aunt Emma's Pancakes - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Friends of Friends - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Villa Manila Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪8th & B Poke - ‬7 min walk

About this property

National City Motel

Motel near Petco Park
Close to San Diego Convention Center, National City Motel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at National City Motel offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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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
  • Limited onsite self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Frequently asked questions

Is National City Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at National City Motel?

As of Dec 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at National City Motel on Dec 29, 2025 start from $59.49, 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?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at National City Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at National City Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is National City Motel located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is 0.7 mi (1.1 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 12 minutes by foot and 24th St Trolley Station is 27 minutes.

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Reviews

National City Motel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

7.2

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 319 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 162 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Afiya

Real pleasant staff ease of check in. Great restaurants in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ulysses

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

Id go back

It was a good place to stay ,i would go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very good ,rooms basic but clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff ,older style rooms but clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near good foods
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirtha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Balboa Park. Lots of parking space.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed extremely comfortable. Clean also. Housekeeping staff fantastic. Great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Giancarlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room itself was clean and well kept. The surrounding areas were on the sketchy side. This hotel is a decent budget option for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

karla guadalupe

Liked: Amenities
clean and good service front dess
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is super friendly and accommodating hotel is charming quaint and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with comfortable bed, fridge & good shower. Good free TV channels for sports & movies. Close to freeway but no traffic noise. Large mall with good restaurants, movies, etc 2 miles down road. Bsasic family owned, updated motel. Reasonably priced and staff was very friendly and accommodating. I’ve stayed twice and will return because location is close to hospitals.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is perfectly located and easy walking
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was an amazing place to stay at, everything nice and organize. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service and good location. The motel is reasonably priced and decent. We have stayed here before and we have had no problems.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

j kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it clean, man who checked me in was really nice. it is a older property but seems well maintained but the room did have a old closet smell, nothing a few blasts of fabreeze could not clear up. it is a economy hotel so must put things in perspective.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenience location. Shopping and restaurants near by.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

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

Nice!

I had a wonderful stay. Check-in was quick and easy, and the staff were warm and welcoming from the moment I arrived. My room was clean, and comfortable. The location was great! with plenty of stuff just a short walk away. Overall, I had a fantastic experience and would happily recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at this motel several times and we’ve had no problems whatsoever. The staff is courteous and the motel is decent. We can go to the store and there are several places to eat within wakking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Good and quiet.

Its not modern motel but its very quiet. I get the most restful night when ever I stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Arthur

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

My recent stay

I had a nice, drama-free stay. Friendly, professional staff, clean and quiet room.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My room had a balcony, and was an 8 minute walk to Zuma beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

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

No complaints

Convenient location, friendly staff, clean rooms. Good experience overall!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Lori-anne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A safe place to stay while I attended a concert at Petco. The a/c worked great, the place was clean though it did have a slight odor of cigarette smoke. Plenty of parking. I recommend for friends going out and not having to pay the crazy prices of Gaslamp or other downtown hotels. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Respectful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023