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Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

3.0 star property

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Reception
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
$153
$139 nightly
$153 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2

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8000 Parkway Dr, San Diego, CA, 91942
  • Place, Computer Museum of America
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Sharp Grossmont Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 710 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

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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

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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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  • Free WiFi
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  • Air conditioning
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Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

San Diego

When you stay at Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG in San Diego, you'll be in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of San Diego State University and Snapdragon Stadium. .This hotel is 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Balboa Park and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Petco Park.

What's nearby

  • Computer Museum of America - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 17 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 19 min drive - 13.7 miles

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 14 min drive
  • La Mesa Boulevard Station - 18 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costco Food Court - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Los Tito's Mexican Food - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG offers 141 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 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self 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

  • In-room crib
  • 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
  • Elevator (40 inch 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (33 inches 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • 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 (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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. 252 out of 481 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 481 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 481 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 481 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 481 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was good. No issues there. The only reason I took one star off is because I was charged extra for parking. This should already be included in the price listed on the website. I find it deceiving to leave that information out when booking the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Dana

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Angelica

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff, breakfast and everything great as usual, but the room was uncharacteristically uncomfortable. The bathroom was not clean (someone else's hair all over the floor, stains on the sink, etc.) and the bed felt broken/out of whack (partner verified this as it was normal on his side) making for I comfortable sleep. Again, not characteristic for this hotel as I've stayed here many times. I'm hoping it was a one-off experience and am still planning to give it another shot.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto, Chula Vista

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Emily

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
blanket has stains and smelly room! Is not worth the price!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jose Jr

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Karen L

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Telicia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paid parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice facility clean, the staff was very friendly and amenable. The breakfast area was clean and the food was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a really good stay here. The staff was very friendly and the breakfast was straight forward and well prepared. Nothing amazing on the breakfast front but much better than others that I have had. The building is clearly well used..... There is signs of wear everywhere but it was clean and I could see staff taking care of the property the entire time we were there. My only real grumble was the water pressure and more importantly the heat.. it fluctuated pretty constantly. Most of the time it was acceptably warm but not hot. One morning it was HOT, one evening it was cool. I would stay here again anytime.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Liked: Amenities
I hoped that front desk let me know how to make the appointment for housekeeping. It was frustrating having to wait until the last day to be checked. As well as I was charged $110 from hotel but not given the reason why.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shana

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Courtney

The breakfast was really good. I love the pancake machine. The property charges $20 per car per night for parking. The room was very clean. I loved how spacious it was for both my kiddos. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

loay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front desk gal could have more welcoming and enthusiastic. Room was comfortable and clean enough (despite mold on the ceiling). Breakfast was good (potatoes and sausage were dry), eggs and biscuits were really good. I appreciate the water dispenser in the lobby area. I appreciate the security guard in the parking lot.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Carl

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marharyta

Thank you ☺️ everything was clean and good. Polite and nice stuff ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room 364 had a leaking ac and the floor was soaking wet . Other than that it was a good stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was disappointed with 1/ paying $20. to park. 2/no room cleaning $$$$ 3/ i had to extend my stay and I was charged a higher rate and $20. Parking again. May be other complaints but not coming to mind. No customer service for frequent flyers… so why be loyal to Holiday Inn????
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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