Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Sea World

Hotels
Howard Johnson
7.2 (4773 reviews)
3330 Rosecrans Street , San Diego , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noise disturbances

Categories

Cleanliness
6.66
Some reviews indicated cleanliness issues, with one mentioning dirtiness and outdated facilities.
Service
8.13
Positive remarks about friendly and accommodating staff, despite some instances of unhelpfulness.
Location
7.17
Several guests appreciated the location, although some expressed safety concerns at night.
Room Quality
6.62
Room issues were noted, including bad smells, outdated conditions, and noise.
Amenities
7.65
Facilities like breakfast received mixed feedback, but some guests noted the decent offerings.
Value for Money
8.11
Many guests felt the price was reasonable considering the location and some positives.
Food and Beverage
6.16
Many complaints about the breakfast options and availability, with some guests feeling it was lacking.
Overall Experience
7.13
Mixed overall sentiments, with some guests having positive experiences while others were disappointed.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 02:20

Property Description

Convenient Amenities
Guest rooms at Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Sea World offer a variety of convenient amenities. Guests will enjoy free WiFi, as well as in-room microwaves and refrigerators.

Ideal Location
Located near the San Diego International Airport and the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, our hotel provides easy access to key destinations.

Comfortable Stay
Experience a comfortable stay with us, where attention to detail ensures a relaxing and enjoyable visit.

Book your stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Sea World for a delightful and convenient experience.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

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

  • 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

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 4773 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.66
Service: 8.13
Location: 7.17
Room Quality: 6.62
Amenities: 7.65
Value for Money: 8.11
Food and Beverage: 6.16
Overall Experience: 7.13
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Oscar family_with_children us
7
Needs an update but great location
Pros:

I liked the location

Cons:

I stayed here before and it was cleaner before.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Antonia solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Sevy solo_traveller us
6
Pros:

Location was good

Cons:

Door was very hard to open. The breakfast was cereal or make yourself waffles. That's it.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Angelica solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

Great location.

Cons:

The "free breakfast" was only 2 type of cereal and make you own waffles and only 2 machines to make them. Too long of a wait and no other options.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Jennifer family_with_children us
1
We did not stay and requested a refund.
Pros:

The staff was wonderful and extremely kind and helpful

Cons:

This property does not match the pictures. The room was more than rundown. The security lock was falling off the wall, the furniture was broken or missing pieces, unusable, and the area around the property did not feel safe for a family.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Mary Ann solo_traveller us
8
Revisiting San Deigo
Pros:

The key cards didn't always work well. The breakfast was at a minimum, cereal, a waffle maker, coffee, tea and juice. Housekeeping only serviced your room every third day of your stay. They could have least removed your garbage! Location was good. There was a bus stop across the street that took you to Old Town Transit Center. There was a shopping center across the street, and a Walgreens on the corner.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
T
Tai couple us
10
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
P
Porschea couple us
7
I liked my stay
Pros:

Convenience

Cons:

The stairs no elevator

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
N
Nathan couple us
3
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
S
SHO couple jp
10
最高。
Pros:

安い。

Cons:

無し。

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
S
SHO couple jp
10
最高。
Pros:

最高。

Cons:

無し。

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
K
Karin solo_traveller be
1
Would not recommend
Pros:

My door was very difficult to open. I did not feel safe.

Cons:

Dirty and in a bad area

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
D
Daniil couple us
6
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
E
Enrique couple us
8
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Karina solo_traveller ru
8
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
R
Rose Walker family_with_children us
6
Howard Johnsons. Say no more.
Pros:

Location is great and conveniently located across the street from Eistein Bagels which is great because we ran across after discovering the dismal breakfast offered that consisted of bran cereal, fruit loops cereal and waffles. That's it. No protein or fruit. This to me doesn't constitute breakfast. Sorry.

Cons:

The "free breakfast".

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
C
Cynthia couple us
9
The room was comfortable
Pros:

Location

Cons:

I was charged twice. My card was supposed to be authorized for incidentals only, but instead there were two charges totaling over $300. At the time I checked in, my room had already been paid in full, so these charges were unexpected. When you’re on vacation, an extra $300 being held or charged makes a big difference.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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David family_with_children us
1
Terrible hotel don’t stay here. Staff are rude and don’t help.
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Old run down property. The door to the room would stick when opening and the bolt latch didn’t work since it didn’t line up properly. Door to restroom was broken. Latch was sticking out sideways and would scratch you or snag your clothing. Stairs wobbly. Had people part in a lot that didn’t have an exit so you had to try to turn around in the very small lot with cars all around. Staff were rude and didn’t help. They changed my door key so I couldn’t get into my room because the person next to me checked out. Even though they called twice to confirm I wasn’t checking out that day. Also I asked for towels at the front desk and said don’t worry about cleaning the room just need new set of towels. After check out time I called about the towels and they said they made a note. Then when I returned at 5pm they still hadn’t brought the towels. So I called again. The front desk said they would bring some since housing cleaning staff had left already. 3 hours later I got out towels.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Johanna couple us
7
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Mesmerize solo_traveller us
5
Pros:

The girl in the front was rude and they did not come in and change linen till my last day there of a 5 day stay and would not provide clean towels only 2 times out my whole stay there

2026-07-12 via Nuitee