Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area by IHG

2.5 star property

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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3950 Jupiter St, San Diego, CA, 92110
  • Place, Pechanga Arena
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, SeaWorld
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Bay
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(124 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Mobil, Roll-In Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(100 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm, Mobil, Access Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

San Diego

Located in San Diego (Point Loma), Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area by IHG is within a 5-minute drive of Mission Bay and Hotel Circle. .This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Marine Corps Recruit Depot and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Port of San Diego.

What's nearby

  • Pechanga Arena - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • SeaWorld - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Old Town San Diego State Park - 1 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Mission Bay - 1 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 3 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 8 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Phil's BBQ - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut Express - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area by IHG

Hotel with free parking, near Mission Bay
Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area by IHG offers 70 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 70 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area by IHG. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served on weekdays from 6 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served on weekdays between 6 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available 6 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 1 to January 31:
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
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 10:00 AM to 10:00 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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 621 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Zainal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good breakfast and kids didn't complain about the internet so i guess it was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

ilene

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

HOSSEIN

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Good: Clean rooms, nice staff, good breakfast. Bad: No breakfast room so have to eat in the lobby area where is not pleasant. Also ugly neighborhood. Overall: This is a very old building with acceptable renovations done in the past years. It was OK staying there for 3 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

MaryIrene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room felt like home. The hotel was close to Sea World and had lots of restaurants nearby. The staff were friendly. Our room was tidied up daily and was restocked with fresh towels. Breakfast was well stocked and had good variety. We stayed at several hotels during our vacation and this was our favorite. Would stay here again if we come back to San Diego.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great with their customer service. And cleanliness of room was good. Overall great stay! Thank you, holiday inn staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean the a/c wasn’t working was able to press the button on the outlet plug in order for it to turn on. Staff was friendly. Breakfast was alright. The dining tables were dirty. Wasn’t much options to choose from but was alright. Didn’t use pool/hot tub. Was disturbed twice for other guests thinking it was there room. Overall, stay was alright.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was fantasic. The breakfast staff were very accommodating and helpful. The room was clean and housekeeping did a great job. Clean towels daily were appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jipson

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff didn’t give me a bill they said I booked through Expedia . But Expedia said I paid my bill @ property so they can’t issue a bill also they charged extra 223$
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was fresh. Room was clean. Staff was super. Parking was a little squishy but free. So nice. We used the gym. Reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes they're very friendly 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very clean hotel. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was friendly and helpful, allowing us to check in about 30 minutes early without an extra charge. The room was clean and spacious and seemed fairly up to date. Even though our room faced the highway, we did not notice a lot of noise. Breakfast what's better than anticipated with plenty of hot and cold choices. The only minor complaint was the first night we were there, the cable TV would lose signal on all channels for random amounts of time and then come back on. Problem was resolved by the second day.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajveer

Liked: Amenities
Staff was very nice and professional.Very helpful.. great service.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

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Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lifan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to live, easy to go anywhere you want.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Maximus Sai

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean rooms, good breakfast, easy access to roads, lots of attractions nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shatzie, Yucaipa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast variety was good sausage and gravy cold
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

christrie

Business traveller
Man at desk was short with me, and very hard to understand.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. Breakfast was excellent . We were thankful they had a water filling station as well- small thing but a big thing for our family. Easy access to all the parks .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Circleville

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025