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Holiday Inn Express San Diego Sea World - Beach Area, an IHG Hotel

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Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Free daily on-the-go breakfast

Overview of Holiday Inn Express San Diego Sea World - Beach Area, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Sea World - Beach Area, an IHG Hotel

2.5 star property

7.6/10 Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
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4540 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA, 92109

Guests rated this location 8.7/10 - Excellent

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationMission Bay Park13 min walk
  • Popular LocationMission Bay Golf Course16 min walk
  • Popular LocationMission Bay16 min walk
  • AirportSan Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)14 min drive

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About this area

San Diego

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Sea World - Beach Area, an IHG Hotel is located in Pacific Beach, a neighborhood in San Diego, and is next to a golf course and near the beach. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mission Bay and Mission Beach. Check out an event or a game at Petco Park, and consider making time for San Diego Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with skydiving and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Mission Bay Park - 13 min walk
  • Mission Bay Golf Course - 16 min walk
  • Mission Bay - 16 min walk
  • Crystal Pier - 4 min drive
  • Pacific Beach Park - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 8 min drive
  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 13 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • In-N-Out Burger - 9 min walk
  • Campland Raised Cantina - 3 min drive
  • McDonald's - 6 min walk
  • Del Taco - 2 min drive
  • Jack In The Box - 2 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Sea World - Beach Area, an IHG Hotel

Hotel near Mission Bay
Take advantage of free to-go breakfast, 9 holes of golf, and a gym at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Sea World - Beach Area, an IHG Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • Multilingual staff and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the location
Room features
All 113 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows standard cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place
Contactless room service is available

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Masks are required at the property
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast
Reservations are required for the use of certain onsite facilities
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • 9 holes of golf
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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
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:

  • Deposit: USD 50 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

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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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express San Diego Sea World - Beach Area, an IHG Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Sea World - Beach Area, an IHG Hotel?

As of Mar 31, 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Sea World - Beach Area, an IHG Hotel on Apr 16, 2023 start from $135.95, 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.

Is Holiday Inn Express San Diego Sea World - Beach Area, an IHG Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Sea World - Beach Area, an IHG Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Sea World - Beach Area, an IHG Hotel?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Sea World - Beach Area, an IHG Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Express San Diego Sea World - Beach Area, an IHG Hotel located?

Located in Pacific Beach, this golf hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mission Bay Park and Mission Bay. Mission Beach Boardwalk is 2.5 mi (4 km) away. Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free at Holiday Inn Express San Diego Sea World - Beach Area, an IHG Hotel and receive a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express San Diego Sea World - Beach Area, an IHG Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Holiday Inn Express San Diego Sea World - Beach Area, an IHG Hotel cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Sea World - Beach Area, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Sea World - Beach Area, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 313 out of 1002 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 31%
Rating 8 - Good. 358 out of 1002 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 36%
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 1002 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 17%
Rating 4 - Poor. 100 out of 1002 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 10%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1002 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 6%

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.3/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.3/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sang hwan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to park and pretty clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Cassie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

LEE

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stinky hallway, stinky room but the front staff was very kind and professional
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

LEE

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not clean and smell
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Enver

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs to improve on cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

LORI

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is somewhat run down and the walls are so thin. There were people Screaming on our floor all hours of the night. It just didn’t seem safe to us.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We rented 2 rooms and checked in early. The manager was AWESOME and had 2 rooms cleaned for us as soon as she could. The room itself was good, the toilet seat was really loose but the room was clean and the beds were comfortable. The building itself was quiet but you could hear the traffic outside really well. I would stay here again primarily because of the service that the manager provided at check in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed there one night and it was a great place for our family after a long day at Sea World. Comfortable beds made it a great nights rest.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean. The staff was very friendly, and the breakfast was awesome. It helped a lot with the food expenses on my trip. The hotel is in a very easy to find place that is close to the beach and SeaWorld. The security of the hotel was excellent. Both the presence of a security patrol and keycard entry to the rooms made me feel safe. If I one suggestion to make it better, it would be more comfortable matresses. The matresses in the room I was staying in was a little uncomfortable. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Armando

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We liked the locatiion (15 min from the port). Breakfast was ok. We also liked that parking was free. We did not like the old fashion building.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

General hotel information

Highly Rated Amenities
Nice Bathroom & Room Cleanliness
Star Rating
2.5
Nearest Airport
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
Address
4540 Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA