Holiday Inn Oceanside Marina Camp Pendleton by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
9 (566 reviews)
1401 Carmelo Drive , Oceanside , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Spacious and comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noisy maids
Limited dining options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.08
Several reviews mentioned concerns about room cleanliness and lack of housekeeping.
Service
9.55
Consistently praised for friendly and professional staff.
Location
9.59
Great location close to amenities and the beach.
Room Quality
9.04
Rooms considered spacious, comfortable with some mentions of needing updates.
Amenities
8.57
Amenities were generally adequate, though some issues with ice machines and room service.
Value for Money
9.03
Prices were considered reasonable based on the location and amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.58
Food quality was good, but room service was unavailable.
Overall Experience
9.55
Overall stays are enjoyed, with many positive notes despite some cleanliness issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:21

Property Description

Oceanfront Location
Located just 1 mile from Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base, Holiday Inn Oceanside Marina Camp Pendleton offers easy access to LEGOLAND® California Resort and nearby beaches.

Dining and Recreation
Enjoy coastal cuisine and cocktails at ARYANA Restaurant, where kids eat for free. Unwind in the outdoor pool and hot tub, or stay active in the fitness center.

Convenience and Comfort
Rooms feature free WiFi, a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee facilities. With a business center, room service, and proximity to Oceanside Beach and Harbor, this hotel is perfect for leisure and business travelers alike.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Oceanside Marina Camp Pendleton for a memorable experience by the sea.

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

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

    Wired internet is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

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

  • 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$20 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

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

9
Based on 566 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.08
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.59
Room Quality: 9.04
Amenities: 8.57
Value for Money: 9.03
Food and Beverage: 8.58
Overall Experience: 9.55
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Michael couple us
10
2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Laura family_with_children us
10
Nice stay
Pros:

Fast, friendly

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Daniel solo_traveller us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
D
Derek family_with_children us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
D
Derek solo_traveller us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Robert family_with_children us
8
Pros:

Our breakfast experience was marvelous! Good staff and the host was very attentive on our needs during our meal.
Thanks!

Cons:

11am check out.. kinda early

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Carlos solo_traveller us
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Stephanie solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Absolutely perfect.. clean, luxurious, spacious room, staff was friendly and helpful, hotel grounds were well kept, clean and safe. I enjoyed swimming in the pool as well

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Patricia couple us
10
Look forward to coming back to Oceanside
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Rachel family_with_children us
8
Great stay
Pros:

We had a great stay. We would definitely return. Location is ideal if you want to be super close to the beach.

Cons:

Hotel carpet and bathrooms need some updates. Hot tub was extremely too hot. Dangerously hot but staff was nice when we asked them to turn it down.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Richard family_with_children us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Carol couple us
8
2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Veloso solo_traveller us
8
2026-01-11 via Nuitee
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Faith couple us
10
good
Pros:

good

Cons:

good

2026-01-05 via Nuitee
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Ivan solo_traveller us
10
Peaceful
2026-01-04 via Nuitee
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Mc Glynn solo_traveller us
9
Cons:

I was happy that they didn't come clean the room every day but I wish they would have replenished the coffee/tea on a daily basis.

2026-01-01 via Nuitee
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Nicole family_with_children us
9
Pros:

The staff was friendly

Cons:

It could be updated a bit

2026-01-01 via Nuitee
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Rene family_with_children us
7
Buen servicio muy amables en recepción hay oportunidad de mejora al momento de ira tu habitación al salirse el elevador
Pros:

Cuarto amplio y limpio

Cons:

Había una cucaracha

2025-12-03 via Nuitee
M
Mcgill couple us
9
Pros:

It was clean and convenient to our restaurant. Price was reasonable and free parking.

2025-11-24 via Nuitee
M
Michael solo_traveller us
10
2025-11-20 via Nuitee