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Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

3.0 star property

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette
Outdoor pool
Reception
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

Explore the area

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8000 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA, 91942
  • San Diego State University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Viejas Arena
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, Kitchenette

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility Accessible)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

La Mesa

When you stay at Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG in La Mesa, you'll be in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of San Diego State University and Hotel Circle. .This hotel is 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Balboa Park and 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from San Diego Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater - 4 min drive - 6.0 km
  • The Salvation Army Kroc Center - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • San Diego State University - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Viejas Arena - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 14 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 14 min drive
  • La Mesa Boulevard Station - 18 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

Suburban hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center
Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG offers 141 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Microwaves, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 141 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (102 centimetre wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (84 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 20 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Hotel Mesa
Holiday Inn Mesa
Mesa Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn La Mesa
Holiday Inn San Diego - La Mesa Hotel La Mesa
La Mesa Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Mesa Hotel

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 373 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 373 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 373 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 373 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 373 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and well kept, staff was helpful and very polite
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanesa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean, staff was friendly, and walkable restaurants around the property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amadeo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Except for the temporary blackout the night at 11pm everything was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed two nights. First night on second floor which had lots of stains on couch and floor, also was noisy from above guests. Moved rooms to 3rd floor for second night and had much more pleasant experience. Hallway on 3rd floor was cleaner, room was cleaner, keurig machine was updated and nicer. 2nd and 3rd floor were nearly completely different hotels. Breakfast had variety of great options, food was hot and fresh. Staff was great all around the hotel and welcoming. Wish pool area was cleaner and that it had a hot tub but was last minute stay for important errand and it did the job.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ramy, Sterling Heights

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was there for 4 days. Very friendly service, awesome location, great pricing. Would dtay there again, no problem.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Terry

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
2 weeks prior to our stay, we requested a first floor room - we had our dog and my ninety-yr-old mother traveling with us - and we were assured we’d have a first floor room. When we checked in, we were placed on the second floor, and no first floor rooms available . At 10pm, that first night after a 7 hr drive, an alarm clock was going off in the room next door for over an hour; front desk took care of it, but, it took an hour. We never set our alarm clock, and it went off at 5AM. The next night, the alarm clock in the next door room was going off again; front desk did take care it within 30 minutes. There is no security in the parking lot but, there is a $20 fee for overnight parking. It’s not a gated lot, nor is there a security guard. What’s the $20 fee for? We’re never staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dyan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and friendly. The building could use a service elevator. I cut my foot on the kick plate at the bottom of the door to our room. I asked the front desk for a bandaid, which they promptly got some for me. The General Manager saw my bleeding foot, and walked in by without saying a word to me. That was very disappointing and unprofessional. I've been in customer service roles for 25+ years and that was very disheartening. Luckily, it wasn't worse than it was.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

ASHLEY

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It’s Okay

This place is ok. The TV worked sometimes, the fan in the bathroom didn’t work and made it hot and uncomfortable and the carpet is just dirty. There were a few drug addicts in the parking lot.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chris, Palm Springs

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Betty

Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a super quick stay, it’s ok. We literally used to for a place to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

adrienne

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Disappointed that no one cleaned the room while I as there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivann

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mai Yeng

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived 10 mins before check in and was told expedia overbooked our room, double king suite, so we didn't get the room we booked. We didn't check in until about 3:20. The staff was accomodating and put us in 2 rooms side by side, a little inconvient for us logistically, but it was okay. The walls are thin, you can hear every step and noise from the next rooms and in the hall. The hotel was fully booked the weekend we were there and it seemed there were people outside in the parking lot and walking/stomping through the halls at all hours. Facility was pretty clean overall. We had a small fridge and microwave. Costco is right across the street and lots of fast food as well as resturants within driving distance(5-10mins). Breakfast is standard- eggs, sausage/bacon, muffins, bagels pancakes, fruits-the usual. It's about 20-30 mins away from a lot of attactions in the SD area. Staff is super friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

jeneane

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I could not stay over night here. It is not safe. It was the worst hotel I have ever booked. It still has people living in it. It was a low level weekly. I would never have a family stay here. You had to ring a door bell to get into lobby. Grandma was in lobby with her pajamas on. Stains on carpet. I was adjacent to an alley.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

AZENETH

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely helpful and nice. Room was excellent and could not be happier on how clean it was. Breakfast was a pleasant surprise on how well stocked and delicious. Thank you to the staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025