Holiday Inn Express San Diego - Sea World Area by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.5 (2277 reviews)
3950 Jupiter Street , San Diego , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Good breakfast
Cons:
Hard beds
Location safety concerns
AC issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.14
The rooms were noted as clean and well-kept, but there were mentions of maintenance issues that slightly impacted perception.
Service
9.11
Staff mentioned as friendly and supportive, with quick room changes and attentiveness to requests.
Location
7.65
Mixed sentiments about the location being convenient but in a rough area with safety concerns.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms were generally comfortable with some issues like hard beds and AC problems noted.
Amenities
9.13
Decent breakfast and good parking noted; some amenities may need improvement.
Value for Money
8.59
Overall value is considered good given the services and cleanliness, despite some issues.
Food and Beverage
8.64
Breakfast was highlighted positively, although there was mention of the lack of variety.
Overall Experience
8.61
The overall visit was solid with no major complaints, indicating a willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 07:14

Property Description

Convenient Location near SeaWorld
Directly off Interstate 8, Holiday Inn Express San Diego offers easy access to SeaWorld and other popular attractions.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy a free hot breakfast buffet with an automatic pancake maker and take advantage of the on-site laundry facilities. Stay connected with free high-speed wireless Internet and utilize the business center.

Explore San Diego
Located near Downtown San Diego, Old Town, the San Diego Zoo, and the waterfront, our hotel is the perfect base for exploring the city's top sights.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area for a memorable and convenient experience.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 2277 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.14
Service: 9.11
Location: 7.65
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 9.13
Value for Money: 8.59
Food and Beverage: 8.64
Overall Experience: 8.61
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Abel family_with_children us
10
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Vinesh family_with_children us
10
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Halie couple us
8
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Taylor solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Bryan solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Everything was 15 to 20 minutes away perfect location, and every morning the breakfast was delicious.

Cons:

Loved our stay.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Zhicheng family_with_children us
8
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Zeynep merve couple tr
9
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Nancy A family_with_children us
4
Pros:

Cleaned, comfortable beds, breakfast complementary, nice staff

Cons:

Didn't like the nosey after 10pm, my room was not clean after I came back to my room in the evening.. trash was full no clean towels

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Matthew couple us
9
Pros:

Breakfast was good. Room was a good size.

Cons:

Location was a little sketchy.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Racquel family_with_children us
10
Enjoyed are stay! Thank you for having us!
Pros:

Everything was nice smelled clean and the property is well maintained!

Cons:

The parking space is pretty tight if you have a suv but other besides that everything is good!

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Akiko family_with_children us
9
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Amanda solo_traveller us
8
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Enrique Alexis family_with_children mx
10
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Margarita family_with_children us
10
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Roy family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Staff was very nice, shower is good, location was perfect for us, breakfast is decent, first time ever we got a real crib and not just a pack-n-play

Cons:

Breakfast area is small tables, can get too crowded

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Rowena solo_traveller us
9
Perfect place for our trip. Convenient. Breakfast was good.
Pros:

Close to sea world, our destination.

Cons:

None

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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OSHER family_with_children il
8
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Garrett family_with_children us
10
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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angelita family_with_children us
10
Great room, great breakfast , great parking
Pros:

Nice room, kind staff , yummy breakfast

Cons:

Elevator is old

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Luby family_with_children us
10
We loved it
Pros:

Comfortable beds and pillows clean hotel. Breakfast and 24 hr coffee was great

Cons:

The city could do better on the homeless issue surrounding the hotel

2026-05-20 via Nuitee