Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South

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Howard Johnson
7.2 (842 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:
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.
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

7.2
Based on 842 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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Raul • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Claffey • solo_traveller • us
4
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Mayra • solo_traveller • mx
8
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
만박사77 • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Phoebe • couple • gb
6
Pros:

Good Location

Cons:

The smell of the unit we had is not good. We bought lysol for disinfectant but still with bad smell.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Rivas • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Josh • solo_traveller • us
6
Pros:

The breakfast was great. I appreciate that offering.

Cons:

I was put in a smoking room. I don’t remember ever selecting that. That part I hated. They wouldn’t move me to another room.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • us
10
Pros:

breakfast was really good

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Priscila • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Luis • couple • us
8
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Arnulfo • solo_traveller • mx
9
Great value for money, great alternative to expensive downtown hotels
Pros:

Great location, great value for the price, a great alternative to the ridiculously expensive downtown hotels since it's only a 10 minute drive to downtown San Diego. A bit isolated, but gyms and shops are only 5 minutes away, so it was a good choice.

Cons:

A bit noisy from people drinking in the parking lot, bad internet (very bad).

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Jeffrey • solo_traveller • us
6
Pros:

The facilities was fine. Beds were comfortable. Bathroom was clean. Included room amenities was a mini fridge, microwave, TV & hair dryer. Ample parking area. The location has fastfood, gas and freeway entry that was accommodating. The hotel offers online check-in and out to help expedite the process.

Cons:

After a late check in, we were still able to request additional towels but not an additional pillow. The room's floor was kinda dingy. The air-conditioning unit ran a little loud with the same settings in comparison to the other locations we stayed at on our trip.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Gustavo • extended_group • mx
9
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Gonzalo • couple • us
5
Pros:

It was clean!

Cons:

My bed padding was horrible! It was if someone carved out a whole in the padding

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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REGIE • family_with_children • us
2
Pros:

The beds are fine.

Cons:

It’s say non smoking room but there’s cigarette butts outside the room. Cannot request for an extra bed for kids, the breakfast wasn’t good, they don’t refill the foods and the breakfast room is so small.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Guadalupe • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • us
8
Me encato
Pros:

Muy buena

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Brittany • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Joana • couple • us
10
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Alma • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee