Holiday Inn Express San Diego - Sea World Area by IHG

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safety deposit box

Cheapest option at this property with free cancellation for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Sofa Bed
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 1 sofa bed , 2 large double beds
Free cot available on request
Free stay for your child
Free cancellation before 16:00 on 13 November 2025
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included
We have 1 left
US$219 per night
Price US$657
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

Directly off Interstate 8, Holiday Inn Express San Diego is conveniently located near SeaWorld. This California hotel offers a free daily hot breakfast buffet with automatic pancake maker. Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area features on-site laundry facilities. After a busy day, guests can use the hotel's free high-speed wireless Internet access or work in the business centre. Points of interest such as Downtown San Diego and Old Town are only a short drive from the SeaWorld area Holiday Inn. Guests can also easily explore the San Diego Zoo or the scenic San Diego Waterfront.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free cot available on request
Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Express

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Sofa Bed
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 1 sofa bed , 2 large double beds
Free cot available on request
Free stay for your child
Free cancellation before 16:00 on 13 November 2025
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included
We have 1 left
US$219 per night
Price US$657
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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Standard Room - Non-Smoking
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 13 November 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Continental breakfast included
  • 1 double bed
US$702 for 3 nights
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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Sofa Bed
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
  • 1 sofa bed and
  • 2 large double beds
Free cot available on request
360 feet²
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet
  • Sofa
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Private entrance
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
  • Microwave
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Additional toilet
  • Carpeted
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$219 per night
Price US$657
Excluded: 14.95 % Tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 13 November 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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Standard Room - Non-Smoking
  • 1 double bed
Free cot available on request
320 feet²
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Max adults: 2
US$234 per night
Price US$702
Excluded: 14.95 % Tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 13 November 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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Guests who stayed here loved

Agata
Poland Poland
“Nice, clean and comfortable room. Very good breakfast. We’ve had a nice stay. Good location of the hotel.”
Nirdav
Israel Israel
“Excellent, pleasant, informative staff, good location, on-site parking”
Nurul
Singapore Singapore
“It was near attractions like SeaWorld, San Diego zoo and USS midway. There are plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. The room is spacious and clean. Breakfast was great. There is a laundry room for us to do our laundry conveniently. Staff were...”
Ban
United States United States
“Great location. Near to some great restaurants in that area. Near the highway, easy to travel around.”
Alicia
United States United States
“The breakfast was excellent 👌 also the location was great.”
Patricia
United States United States
“Breakfast was excellent. We had four breakfasts and they were all different.”
Amanda
Brazil Brazil
“I loved everything. All the staf were very lovely. My daughter forget her water botter in the front desk and we could find it in the next morning, at the same place. The breakfast was very good. The kids loved the package machine. Very...”
Amanda
Australia Australia
“The rooms were a good size and it was very clean. Breakfast was good and had variety. I would definitely stay here again.”
Gavin
Australia Australia
“Great spot for a short stay with a big family, even though it was a shared room, it felt like plenty of space for the whole family that wasn't overpriced and the facility was comfortable.”
Tammy
New Zealand New Zealand
“Really comfortable bed Good breakfast Friendly staff If youre looking for a room thats comfy, friendly staff, and decent brekkie then book this hotel. Thank you for a lovely stay and making us feel welcome 💖”

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Holiday Inn Express San Diego - Sea World Area by IHG

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free cot available on request

House rules

Holiday Inn Express San Diego - Sea World Area by IHG takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
US$10 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$10 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.