Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South

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Howard Johnson
7.1 (688 reviews)
521 Roosevelt Avenue , National City , US
+1 619-245-4797

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Daily housekeeping
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location / easy freeway access
Comfortable beds
Good value compared to downtown
Friendly/helpful staff (many mentions)
Basic in-room amenities (mini fridge, microwave, TV)
Ample parking
Cons:
Cleanliness issues: roaches, marijuana odor, dirty floors/hair
Prostitutes/loitering reported outside (safety concern)
Noisy (highway, parking lot, loud A/C)
Inconsistent breakfast (some good, some poor/not refilled)
Occasional rude or unhelpful staff and booking/charging problems
Old/dingy rooms; cigarette smell outside rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
5.8
Mixed reports: several guests praised cleanliness but multiple strong negatives (roaches, marijuana odor, dirty floors, hairs) lower the score.
Service
8.2
Generally praised staff for friendliness and helpfulness at check-in; isolated reports of rude/unhelpful employees and billing issues temper the rating.
Location
8.5
Consistently positive: easy freeway access, close to I-5/Coronado, convenient for appointments and downtown—frequent strength across reviews.
Room Quality
6.6
Beds frequently described as comfortable, but issues reported with A/C noise, old/dingy rooms, cigarette butts outside, and uneven bed padding.
Amenities
7.2
Basic amenities noted (mini fridge, microwave, TV, hair dryer, ample parking, online check-in). Some limits (small breakfast area, limited pillow availability).
Value for Money
7.6
Many guests call it good value and a cheaper alternative to downtown hotels; some feel price is high for the quality for one-night stays.
Food and Beverage
6.8
Mixed breakfast feedback: several guests enjoyed it, while others found it poor, small, or not replenished; inconsistent experience.
Overall Experience
6.1
Overall mixed: strong positives for location, beds and value but offset by cleanliness, occasional safety/noise concerns, and service inconsistencies.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:06

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.1
Based on 688 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.8
Service: 8.2
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 6.6
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 7.6
Food and Beverage: 6.8
Overall Experience: 6.1
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echavarria • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Easy you get in and out from the interstate comfy beds

Cons:

Roaches in the room

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Liza • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Luis • family_with_children • us
10
Its ok
Pros:

Location

Cons:

To much hookers around

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • us
9
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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FERNANDO • family_with_children • mx
8
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Luis Gerardo • solo_traveller • it
6
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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thomas • solo_traveller • mx
9
Great value
Pros:

Staff is terrific.

Cons:

The prostitutes are allowed by the police on the streets outside!

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Kami • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Arturo Ramón • extended_group • mx
10
buena
Pros:

limpieza

Cons:

nad

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Kenzie • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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PIITAU • family_with_children • pf
3
NUL
Cons:

l'odeur MARIJUANA très très fort dans la chambre et le buit musique du voisin... LOL

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Marlen G • family_with_children • mx
10
Pros:

La atenciòn desde el check in, muy amable la persona. La limpieza del lugar muy bien.
Las camas estan excepcionales para un buen descanso.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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PIITAU • extended_group • pf
3
NUL
Pros:

Peitit dejeuner affreux

Cons:

ODEUR DE MARIJUANA DANS LA CHAMBRE

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Doss • family_with_children • au
3
Not so great
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Old spooky and not well kept at all
Squeaky stair case , loud A/C
constant noise from the highway couldn’t not sleep all night ..
Nowhere to sit and eat breakfast. so less options as well.. muggy and sad reception

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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andrew • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Ana • couple • us
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Armyretired2020 • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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tapia • solo_traveller • us
9
It was perfect for clean, comfortable, and safe for a single woman
Pros:

Easy to get you from the freeway close to my appointment the next day

Cons:

This time there was nothing not to like

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • solo_traveller • us
8
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Joel • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee