Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South

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Howard Johnson
7.2 (733 reviews)
521 Roosevelt Avenue , National City , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Friendly staff
Cons:
Rude staff member
Poor location and cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.03
Some guests reported cleanliness issues, including bugs and inadequate hot water.
Service
8
Overall service praised, though one staff member was repeatedly mentioned as rude.
Location
6.54
Convenient for military base, but surrounding area described as dismal.
Room Quality
7.99
Rooms were generally comfortable and clean.
Amenities
7.52
Basic amenities like a microwave and fridge provided, but limited options.
Value for Money
6.98
Overall value considered fair for the price, but some amenities lacking.
Food and Beverage
6.03
Breakfast options limited, and some complaints about food quality.
Overall Experience
7.5
Guests had mixed experiences, with notable service and comfort amidst some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 03:50

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just 5 minutes from the 32nd Street Naval Base, Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South offers easy access to key attractions in San Diego.

Comfortable Accommodations
Each guest room is equipped with modern amenities including a cable TV, microwave, refrigerator, and coffee-making facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Great Nearby Attractions
With Petco Park, Balboa Park, and the San Diego Zoo just a few miles away, guests can easily explore some of San Diego's top attractions during their stay.

Book now to experience comfort and convenience at Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SAN

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 733 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.03
Service: 8
Location: 6.54
Room Quality: 7.99
Amenities: 7.52
Value for Money: 6.98
Food and Beverage: 6.03
Overall Experience: 7.5
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Jeremie • couple • us
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Joana • couple • us
10
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Jorge • family_with_children • mx
3
Pros:

UBICACIÓN

Cons:

Olor fuerte a cigarro

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Jackson • extended_group • us
10
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Jackson • couple • us
10
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Canela • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

I like that is clean has shower towels, blankets.

Cons:

To much noise since 6am. The upper nabors did not stop walking moving around and that woke me up couldn't go back to sleep.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Canchola • solo_traveller • us
10
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Tonisha • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Carolina • family_with_children • mx
5
pasable
Pros:

la cama

Cons:

Mal olor siempre, no había agua caliente

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Mary • family_with_children • us
10
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Grace • couple • us
7
2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Elliot • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The staff was very friendly and helpful. I needed to check out late and they assisted me with no problem.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Akhilesh • family_with_children • us
7
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Elliot • solo_traveller • us
10
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Angel • solo_traveller • us
7
Not bad, check on top of AC units for left over trash.
Pros:

I’ve been there before, the value of the room for the nights and that it was close to the freeway and not too far from attractions within San Diego.

Cons:

There was a used condom that the cleaning staff didn’t see in their cleaning of the room. I had to dispose of it, also didn’t help there were suspiciously crunched up tissues also on top of the tissue box. Those were the only issues I had and honestly grossed me out.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Heriberto • couple • us
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Juan Alonso • couple • us
1
Wouldn’t recommend.
Pros:

Nothing really

Cons:

Cockroaches in the room

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Yahaira • couple • us
10
Nice and Chill
Pros:

Cleanlliness of rooms, comfortable beds and great staff!

Cons:

N/A

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Armando • couple • us
5
It was okay.
Pros:

Not a lot of people there.

Cons:

I didn’t like that the bed sheet cover had a red stain of something that I had to lay in.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • us
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