Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South

2-star hotel Great 521 Roosevelt Ave, National City, CA, 91950
Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South

About Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South

Just 5 minutes’ drive from the 32nd Street Naval Base in San Diego, this National City motel features free WiFi in all guest rooms. A cable TV is included in all guest rooms at Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South. A microwave, a small refrigerator and coffee-making facilities are included. A 24-hour reception welcomes guests to Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South. Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres, is 3 miles away. Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo are within 4 miles of the motel.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

3.7 / 5
Great 1059 reviews

The hotel received mixed reviews with guests appreciating the cleanliness, comfortable beds, and friendly staff. However, the surrounding area was frequently criticized for being unsafe and having prostitution. Some guests also experienced issues with smoking rooms and breakfast not meeting expectations.

What guests liked
  • Cleanliness
  • Comfortable beds
What could be better
  • Unsafe surrounding area with prostitution
  • Issues with smoking rooms and breakfast
  • Raquel Jun 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Clean

  • Miguel Jun 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    The breakfast was very basic. Cereal, pastries, juice, and coffee. I honestly wouldn’t call that “breakfast” but better than nothing. Parking was plentiful. This is a “you get what you pay for” selection but works great for someone on a budget.

  • Elsy Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    It’s fine for an overnight stay. Room was clean and bed was comfy. It’s right off the freeway so area not pretty but was practical for what we needed which was just somewhere to stay for one night only on a budget.

  • orlandos Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The hotel and area outside was clean and the staff were nice. The room was clean, and received clean towels when asked, they didn't count them. I would stay there again.

  • Christina Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room

  • Christopher Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Outstanding

  • Edwin Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Muffin and coffee and cereals

  • Keri Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Area is Ghetto but property is clean and nice

  • Jesus Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Super clean. Staff friendly. Parking easy

  • Christina Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff is great especially Martha and all front desk sysff

  • Arthur Jun 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    I will never stay at this hotel again . They did not give us our room until 5 pm and the time to enter was 3 pm. Also when I called Expedia they were no help!! All I got was the run around! First person just said she could not help and give me the manager ( which I don’t think she was) . All she said let me talk to the hotel which they put her on hold for some time. As I keep waiting for my room! I also got a cup of soup and no water or spoon for the cup of soup. That was just the start of things wrong!!!! Expedia you should train better your staff!! Arthur

  • Amanda Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    First time we had a bad experience with our stay. Room was not kept. Chair was disgustingly filthy. Headboard was bad condition. Toilets water kept running. It was a constant flow. Shower head water run was so loud. If we had a condition it would have been not such a good scene. Bathroom ceiling in shower area was dirty. TV control only worked close to the TV. We have stayed here many times and it’s the first time we were disappointed and unsatisfied

  • Veronica Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean rooms!

  • Dahiana Jun 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    I booked this hotel a few days before a business trip to Coronado, which also happened to be during my birthday week. Unfortunately, it was one of the worst hotel experiences I have ever had. The room smelled strongly of cigarette smoke, was dirty, had insects, and there was no drinking water available. The vending machines only accepted cash, which was inconvenient. The worst issue occurred when I tried to shower and discovered that the water was brown and full of dirt. I reported the problem immediately. Although the front desk staff was polite and tried to help, maintenance informed me that the water issue affected the entire hotel, so changing rooms would not solve the problem. Because of the unacceptable conditions, the owner eventually approved a refund after the manager, George, failed to respond. To make matters worse, I was charged twice for my four-night stay. The hotel released the authorization hold but has still not refunded the amount I paid. Months later, I am still trying to get answers. George is never available, and no one has contacted me regarding the status of my refund. The poor room conditions, contaminated water, double billing, and lack of management communication completely ruined what should have been an important business trip and birthday celebration. I cannot recommend this hotel.

  • Emonte Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean

  • Serguei Jun 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    Very poor and unhealthy breakfast.

  • Cindy Jun 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Great for the price and good location.

  • Stephanie Jun 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    The front desk receptionist sir was extremely rude.

  • Nameer Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Highly unsafe neighborhood, prostitutes every where 24/7 right in front of the hotel, definitely not a family hotel

  • Nameer Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    No coffee machine the free breakfast is 1/2 box of serial , luke warm coffee. And a danish, that is not breakfast, snak may be? The deposit $ 250 assuming it's like other hotels it stays pending, when you leave gets released, Wrong. Instantly gets cashed. To get it back 17 business days, 3 and half weeks, mine took 4 weeks, if only 100 stay a week for 3 weeks $75000 of our money in their money market account, allows 10% of actual price for stock trading, highly illegal what a racket.

  • Christine Jun 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    It was a nice stay,

  • Raghavendra May 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Free parking with clean room , breakfast is not much attractive and friendly staff

  • Ana May 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Ok

  • Bosup May 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    room little smell bad.

  • Christina May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Quiet

  • Leydi May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Todo muy limpio tranquilo !! Me gustó mucho

  • Ashley May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Stay was great!

  • Shashank May 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    I have paid 164 USD . Which was a very expensive deal. Only cold breakfast was provided. No water bottles My rating was 5 out if 10

  • cristina May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    For the primero its ok

  • Ismael May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room

  • Letitia May 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Our waitress was great.

  • Ingrid May 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    The room smelled so bad a cigarette

  • Rebecca May 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    The room was very clean and comfortable. The shower/tub had a good shower head. Fridge in the room is a nice touch. The microwave wasn't working but the manager came right down and took care of it. Breakfast is a good mix of cereal and pastries. The pillows were small squares that are very firm. Might be regular pillows smashed down into squares. There was only a single bar of soap in the room. I had a smoking room and there was no ashtray, but I was able to get one without issue.

  • Catherine May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Clean rooms, friendly staff,

  • Angelina May 2026 · via priceline
    3/5

    2nd day: heavy step person could be heard back and forth upstairs. Child running back and forth.

  • Lorie May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Check in was easy & staff was friendly

  • Sagirah May 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    We use the room as an overnight stop before our cruise in the morning. The neighborhood was a bit iffy, but it was only eight minutes from downtown, which was still an iffy area. Overall, it was a clean place to sleep, but had terrible towels that were stained as well as a leaking refrigerator that we had to put additional towels on the floor, but for the price it is what we expected

  • Isabel May 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Surprisingly it was alright. Staff were helpful, room was clean and decent. Enough room to park anywhere.

  • Samuel May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The hotel was excellent

  • Arcy May 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    Your associate at check in could use a lot more customer service training. Room was not ready at check in time. Asked him if we would be compensated for the inconvenience to which he stated "you can just leave". If we had more time we would have looked for somewhere else to go. Water pressure was low. Other than that everything else was fine.

  • Nourak May 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Pool and breakfast staff nice and close to places

  • Gomez May 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    It was really clean, and quiet. Nothing

  • Reynaud May 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    This is my second time staying at Howard Johnson. The rooms are filled with bugs. Smells like smoke. And they are inconsistent with there deposite charges. Which it has been 4 days and I still haven't received my deposit back.

  • Jeffery May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good stay. Staff was friendly & helpful on check in and check out. Room was super clean with comfy bed. Spacious with all amenities. Bathroom was well maintained. An older hotel so appearances not great but was great stay & value for what I paid. Will stay here again.

  • Jacqueline Apr 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    Didn't have hot water. How could you have a hotel and you charge somebody almost $90 a night and they don't have no hot water and it was mean and rude ASE Maat has spoken ASE

  • Vance Apr 2026 · via priceline
    3/5

    Good service

  • Nancy Apr 2026 · via priceline
    2/5

    Environment

  • Nayeli Apr 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Clean room

  • Suman Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Nice, comfortable room and very friendly staff. Parking was easy too, having lots of parking space. Breakfast could definitely be better though.

  • Tejinder Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean rooms, enough parking space and friendly staff

  • Johnathan Apr 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    I like how the staff was understanding for our late check in. They also respected the do not disturb sign. I appreciate the breakfast too! Very much appreciated and convenient! Nothing on the staff or anyone everything was good its the location. At the time there was prostitutes on the corner by the arco.

  • estrelita Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Breakfast

  • Pui Apr 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Nice room. Good location to take blue line to go to border.

  • Heather Apr 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    It was an affordable place to stay and close to the places we wanted to visit. The room was clean and the staff was pretty friendly. Not much options for breakfast.

  • Chris Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Only one narrow way to get in/out of the parking lot. Had to check in outside through a teller window instead of getting to come into the lobby.

  • Brittany Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Property was a little dirty. There was prostitutes walking the street in front of it when we pulled up. And so I was a little apprehensive at first, but if you don't go out after like 8 o'clock at night, it's a really nice property to stay at for the price. We stayed with our two young kids. My only complaint about this particular property is the shower didn't get super hot

  • zamaxiel Apr 2026 · via priceline
    1/5

    The front desk staff was not helpful we needed clean towels and fix bathroom door handle and to top it off 3hours of our neighbors fighting and then making up I called 2 times at 3am to let front desk know I needed to wake up early next day to drive home on 3 hour drive and was so extremely tired from the poor sleep

  • Mary Apr 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Always get a good night's rest! No loud drug addicts lurking everywhere Checking in so late? I usually drop my husband for work (Shipyard ) at 4:10am morning. It would be nice to check in earlier at that about that time, and get ready for work myself and be settled in, earlier without so much in car for my job?

  • JUAN Apr 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    THE QUESTION IS WHAT WE DID NOT LIKE WELL WE STAYED HERE MULTIPLE TIMES AND NEVER HAD AN ISSUES I HAVE A HEARING DISABILITY AND WE STAYES FOR 4 NIGHTS OMG THIS TIME AROUND WAS HORRIBLE ALL THE WAY AROUND THEY CUT OFF THE ELECTRICITY THANK GOD WE TRAVEL WELL EQUIPPED WITH FLASHLIGHTS AND OTHER EMERGENCY THINGS SO ELECTRICITY WAS CUT OFF 2 DAYS IM A ROW AT NIGHT THEN WE LEAVE AFTER OUR 4 NIGHTS WE GO OUT HAVE SOME FUN AND BOOK THE SAME HOTEL AGAIN WE GET THERE AMD I TELL THE GUY HI WE ARE BACK WE BOOKED IT AGAIN HE AUTOMATICALLY TELLS ME THE MANAGER TOLD ME NOT TO RENT TO YOU !! I SAID WHY THE FRONT DESK CLERK TELLS ME THAT WE MADE HOLES ON THE MATTRESS I SAID NO NO WE DIDN'T DO THAT WHAT I SAID NO WAY THE CLERK TELLS ME SORRY WE CANT RENT YOU ILL CANCEL YOUR STAY I CALLED EXPIDIA SPEAK TO THEM AND THEY SAY HOLD ON LET US TALK TO THE HOTEL THEN HOTEL TELL EXPEDIA THEY ARE KEEPING OUR DEPOSITS AND THE NEW RESERVATION THAT THEY CANT CANCELED IT AND THQT THEY ARE KEEPING THAT MONEY TOO I SAID NO WAY WE DIDN'T DO NOTHING ITS NOT TRUE SO THEU DENIED OUR STAY TOOK USBA FEW DAYS TO GET OUR MONEY BACK WE HAD TO CALL OUR BANK GET OUR CASH THROUGH THEM NOT GOOD AT ALL !!! STAY AWAY WE ALSO HAD TO SLEEP IN OUR CAR SINXE WE HAD TRANSACTIONS PENDING AND OUR WE GOT OUR REFUND HORRIBLE HORRIBLE !!!!! THE QUESTION IS WHAT WE DID NOT LIKE WELL WE STAYED HERE MULTIPLE TIMES AND NEVER HAD AN ISSUES I HAVE A HEARING DISABILITY AND WE STAYES FOR 4 NIGHTS OMG THIS TIME AROUND WAS HORRIBLE ALL THE WAY AROUND THEY CUT OFF THE ELECTRICITY THANK GOD WE TRAVEL WELL EQUIPPED WITH FLASHLIGHTS AND OTHER EMERGENCY THINGS SO ELECTRICITY WAS CUT OFF 2 DAYS IM A ROW AT NIGHT THEN WE LEAVE AFTER OUR 4 NIGHTS WE GO OUT HAVE SOME FUN AND BOOK THE SAME HOTEL AGAIN WE GET THERE AMD I TELL THE GUY HI WE ARE BACK WE BOOKED IT AGAIN HE AUTOMATICALLY TELLS ME THE MANAGER TOLD ME NOT TO RENT TO YOU !! I SAID WHY THE FRONT DESK CLERK TELLS ME THAT WE MADE HOLES ON THE MATTRESS I SAID NO NO WE DIDN'T DO THAT WHAT I SAID NO WAY THE CLERK TELLS ME SORRY WE CANT RENT YOU ILL CANCEL YOUR STAY I CALLED EXPIDIA SPEAK TO THEM AND THEY SAY HOLD ON LET US TALK TO THE HOTEL THEN HOTEL TELL EXPEDIA THEY ARE KEEPING OUR DEPOSITS AND THE NEW RESERVATION THAT THEY CANT CANCELED IT AND THQT THEY ARE KEEPING THAT MONEY TOO I SAID NO WAY WE DIDN'T DO NOTHING ITS NOT TRUE SO THEU DENIED OUR STAY TOOK USBA FEW DAYS TO GET OUR MONEY BACK WE HAD TO CALL OUR BANK GET OUR CASH THROUGH THEM NOT GOOD AT ALL !!! STAY AWAY WE ALSO HAD TO SLEEP IN OUR CAR SINXE WE HAD TRANSACTIONS PENDING AND OUR WE GOT OUR REFUND HORRIBLE HORRIBLE !!!!!

  • Manuel Apr 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    Milk and cereal it not a breakfast

  • Natali Apr 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    The guy that checked me in was rude. Check in time is at 3. My family and I arrived about 3:30 and he was upset we arrived at that time because our room wasn’t ready. He proceeded to say there wasn’t anything he could do about it and he wouldn’t check me in. I told him I wanted him to check me in and would come back after 4 which he agreed to. There’s prostitution in front of every hotel thats around there which we didn’t expect and we had our kids with us.

  • Esteban Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean and convenient!

  • thomas Apr 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    Location

  • Fabiola Apr 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Breakfast is not a breakfast is just bread and juice . One staff member was very rude . Not friendly at all

  • Larry Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Easy check-in/check-out. Staff was friendly, room was clean.

  • Heber Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good, clean, good for the money

  • Jim Apr 2026 · via priceline
    1/5

    Price No hot water for a shower!!

  • Alexia Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    We don’t have access to breakfast and the shower handle it’s broken, I can take a shower, and they charged us three times. So finally we paid more than the original price. The man told us he is not responsible for that xtra money we paid.

  • Demetrio Apr 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    There's not much to get besides fruit and cereal.

  • Ruben Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Easy access parking, very clean overall, close to freeway and shops and restaurants.

  • Yumi Apr 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Stuff is friendly. It is OK for just only for sleep and go but not for stay and enjoy surroundings area.

  • Jason Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Parking was good, staff was friendly. Room was ok. No hot water in the sink. Shower tub didn't drain for half an hour after i got out. Like showering in a bath. Didnt try the breakfast.

  • Vonda Mar 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Appreciated the free parking. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was very basic and prepackaged, there was fresh coffee and hot water for tea. Good location to uber to and from baseball games without downtown SD prices.

  • Jaime Mar 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Tv remote didn’t work, desk clerk rude, prepaid charged my card for deposit upon arrival yet didn’t notify me of the charge after receiving confirmation from my bank asked what the charge was and then said it would be refunded after 10 days. Breakfast consisted of coffee and breakfast bars, misleading. Found dead bugs in room and black hairs in tub. Not a terrific experience.

  • Walter Mar 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    No usb ports In lobby to go breakfast Coffee or tea yogurt Oranges Cereal granola bars Muffin So not fresh just basic wrapped things Staff when I checked in. Not friendly 250 deposit that may take 2 weeks to return is what they said. Good things Parking, price, microwave, refrigerator, close to highway and felt safe

  • juan Mar 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    NOT GOOD AT ALL LEFT CAME BACK TO FIND OUT HOWARD JOHNSON CANCELLED MY RESERVATION AND DID NOT REFUND MY MONEY NOR MY DEPOSIT CLAIMING I DAMAGED A MATTRESSE NOT TRUE I CALLED EXPEDIA TO GET MY REFUND ITS BEEN ALMOST 2 MONTHS AND STILL FIGHTING FOR MY DEPOSIT NOT GOOD ALSO I STAYED 5 DAYS AND THE ELECTRICITY WAS OUT FOR ABOUT 3 to 5 HOURS FOR 3DAYS IN A ROW KEEPES TURNING OFF AND ON FOR THAOE HOURS I AM DISABLED AND MY WIFE IS DIABETIC!!! NEVER AGAIN WILL I STAY HERE AT ALL NOT EVEN FKR FREE !!!!

  • Cecilia Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The room was clean except my lights and outlets were not working. Then the plumbing messed up that I had someone else poop in the toilet I called front desk and the man asked in a smart voice well what you want me to do. So rude.

  • Loyandra Mar 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Rooms were clean staff was friendly

  • Sylvia Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Internet was fast room was clean.

  • Ramona Mar 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    The location was perfect for our needs. Our room was very clean, comfortable beds and had everything we needed

  • Reynaud Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Easy check in and out. Friendly staff

  • Roderick Mar 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Need so

  • Brendan Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    It was terrible. The staff was very rude and over charged my stay. The rooms did not look good as the picture. I wish I could have got a refund. Will never stay there again.

  • Eddie Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice and clean! Close to food and attractions!

  • Bo Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Easy parking, clean room

  • Deborah Mar 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Clean room

  • Kellie Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Overall our stay was good. Cozy and clean room

  • Gonzalez Mar 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    Everything

  • Jose Mar 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    Nothing

  • Rigoberto Mar 2026 · via priceline
    3/5

    The floor was filthy. Full of hair and public hairs. The pillows did not smell good.

  • Abigail Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Clean, easy access to I-5

  • patti Mar 2026 · via priceline
    2.5/5

    The bed was comfortable and the staff on Sunday was very help when I fell in the parking lot . They did not have one of reservations and charged a walk I. Fee of an additional 50.00 per room per night and the staff was very rude and would not even try to accommodate. Even had confirmation numbers . Was not in the best part of town pictures deceiving of area

  • Sonia Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The room was a decent size. Staff was nice and friendly. They don’t have much for breakfast. Would stay again.

  • Daniel Feb 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Room had roaches and the water never got hot only ever luke warm and then it gets cold after 5-10 mins. small fridge with no freezer. Bed is pretty comfortable. Parking is pretty private not bad but not good either.

  • Evangeline Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Room was okey but no closet to hang our suits( we attended a wedding.) Microwave and ref were provided but no complimentary coffee or hot water other Wyndham inns. Asked their office if there was coffee upon checking in but said included only with breakfast.

  • Leticia Feb 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    Location and cleanliness Noisy people

  • gladys Feb 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Dirty room with bad smell of nicotine. Didn’t get a restful sleep

  • Cari Feb 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    I stayed at this hotel since it was close to the military base to visit family. First impression the hotel seemed to be under construction and there was a huge hole in the parking lot only being covered by a piece of plywood. It was not secured and my car tire fell into it as I drove over it. The floors in the hotel seemed like they hadn’t been mopped or swept in quite a while. There was no way you could walk around barefoot. There was absolutely no hot water out of the three showers I took while being there the 2 nights. The continental breakfast was pretty much non existent. The second night a man kept trying to open the door to the room we were staying in which was scary (yes, I informed the front desk).

  • Sara Feb 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    First floor and second floor

  • Jennie Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The outside of the hotel was a little run down and there was a lady carrying bags around inside the facility. We ended up leaving and finding another hotel in another town. I will say that Howard Johnson was very good about refunding our money and when we did look at our room, it seemed clean. I just felt uncomfortable with the location.

  • Shelley Feb 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    Room really dirty.

  • Juan Feb 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Is an "ok" cheap alternative, nothing crazy good or bad.

  • Wayne Feb 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    Shabby room condition. Less than desirable location.

  • Axel Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    👍

  • Alexander Feb 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    I travel for work, have traveled the same way for close to three years. When I travel I ship catalogs to the first hotel in which I'll be staying. I've never had a hotel reject the shipment because the guest wasn't present at that very moment. It's incredibly clear the staff couldn't even be bothered to check if the guest would be arriving soon. Aside from that the room was in poor condition, the shower "wall" which was actually just cheap laminate was separating from the actual wall of the shower. Cracks and permanent stains on the floor, hair in the refrigerator, unpleasant front desk staff, etc. Overall a poor experience.

  • juan Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    GOOD STAFF IM DISABLED AND THEY ARE SUPER FRIENDLY ALWAYS LOVE IT HERE

  • Crystal Jan 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Terrible area, if you have a family. I suggest not booking here. It’s ghetto. There were roaches in the bathroom and the room in general. Prostitutes we’re roaming the streets at night right in front of the hotel. Definitely wouldn’t recommend staying here and won’t be staying here again.

  • Rocky Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean and quiet thank you

  • Carlos Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    It’s not my first time staying here, but this time was not a good stay. The TV had no signal, I tried to call and the phone had no line, also there was just one tiny hand soap bar which finished by the 2nd day, and finally, the shower gel in the shower also finished by the 2nd day. It was an uncomfortable stay.

  • Susie Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Room was clean and staff was very nice. There was cereal, coffee/juice, and some muffins/yogurt by the front desk. Just be careful booking your room. I accidently booked a smoking room, and it smelled very strong of cigarettes'.

  • Fernando Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Good service

  • Veronica Jan 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    The chair was stained. Aside from the smoking stench and the stained old chair, the room was clean. The tub, shower and toilet were very clean.

  • Don Jan 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    room and breakfast not good

  • Edgar Jan 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Decent place for Decent money. Only thing i will complain is the location breakfast but nothing else.. very friendly place .

  • Jaclyn Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great staff

  • Amanda Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Clean room, bathroom. Comfy bed and pillows. Quiet. Staff accommodated floor needs. Easy in and out check out.

  • Paul Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    It is a Budget motel not in the greatest area. The rooms for the most part were clean though questionable. Parking was not an issue whatsoever, for the area it was in I am not surprised by anything but probably wouldn't stay there again.

  • Saravana Dec 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Clean, functional room. Nice bed.

  • Monica Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The man at the front desk is extremely rude. Makes assumptions off race and gender that you will be having “ guest over “ makes threats of charging your card if they suspect “ guest “. Room was smelly like smoke even with a non smoking policy. Floor was dirty, baseboards had not been wiped in years. There was black mold in the shower and a mysterious blood looking spot on the wall. The area was less than appropriate for a family hotel. Adult workers strolling the street and the parking lot sounded like a car show on multiple occasions.

  • barbara Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great staff, allowed early check in, clean room, came equipped with fridge and microwave. Local to gas stations & food.

  • Rebecca Dec 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Rooms were clean, but just ok. Area is not good. Active working woman all times of the day and night. Wouldn't stay there again.

  • Tejaswi Dec 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The room was decent but on the second night, my neighbor was very loud and we could hardly sleep. The walls are thin and if there's a brawl, you are definitely not sleeping

  • ChengYu Dec 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Breakfast needs to be healthier. Such as simple boiled eggs.

  • Teresa Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great Hotel. Close to freeway.❤️

  • Tara Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    I didn't have any hot water in the shower my entire stay. When I told the front desk on my 1st day they told me to let the water run 15-20 minutes. That definitely didn't help. And when I mentioned it when I checked out a different front desk attendant told me maintenance had been working on it & likely revereded it.

  • Ariana Nov 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Dirty

  • Rudolfo Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The room was clean. Staff was very polite and kind.

  • Joan Nov 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    First room I checked into had roaches inside. I called the front desk and they stated that they had someone in there for a month and that was the reason why there were roaches. They swapped me rooms but still didn’t take away that dirty feeling.

  • Mauricio Nov 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Cockroaches found in the room both days.

  • Pedro Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Good

  • Katherine Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    You're getting what you pay for

  • Jorge Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    I was expecting a different quality of hotel considering this is a Wyndham but the hotel was really dingy, the first room I was assigned smelled really bad, but the concierge was kind enough to assign another room that was acceptable

  • Marc Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Room was spacious with a comfortable bed. Only negative is when i walked around the room barefoot, the bottom of my feet got black from dirty floor. Parking was great. Felt safe.

  • Adelis Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    It was clean and the staffs were great

  • Sarah Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The area has gotten very unsafe at night. Bed was extremely stiff and uncomfortable. Hot water never got hot just lukewarm

  • Jaden Nov 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    We’re pretty easy to please but cleanliness is one of the utmost importance for us after a long day at work in the construction field. Hopefully these items can be resolved for future guests

  • Jessica Nov 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    It wasnt very clean.

  • Moises Nov 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    First time in the area. Looked run down and felt uncomfortable

  • Regina Oct 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Terrible customer service

  • Mike Oct 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    This is our second time staying at this property and both times we were left without hot water

  • Candice Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The room was clean, and quiet. Close to the freeway

  • Amanda Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Everything was good. Clean and comfortable. Nice and friendly staff. Liked that you couldn’t hear outside noise. Bathroom could use some upgrades on the extras like the toilet paper holder. But overall was worth it. This is our second time staying here.

  • Olivia Oct 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Parking was good, the breakfast was 2 Cereal options, Oatmeal packets, Activia, oranges, cereal bars, packaged muffins... The room could have been cleaner but the beds were always made. I could hear the highway sometimes over my sound machine. The black out curtains were nice. It's convenient being near the highway.

  • Vanessa Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Room was clean. Staff during check in was amazing.

  • Izelice Oct 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The neighbors next door were yelling and you can hear everything through the window

  • Jelisa Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very good place to stay, close to the train and bus.

  • Richard Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    This was the worst hotel ever booked please dont be fool by pictures. This looks like a motel with horrible cigarettes smells . It also doesn’t seem safe in the area would not recommend we left after the first night.

  • Andrew Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Room was decent and service was good. Breakfast could have been more to offer. Parking was reasonable. Area around the property had transients and prostitutes.

  • Kevin Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nothing flashy, but a clean room at a reasonable price. Several good restaurants within walking distance, but I wouldn’t leave the property after dark. Neighborhood was a little sketch.

  • EDUARDO Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Does the job for a one night stay

  • Rafael Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The staff was friendly and house keeping was done daily. But the deposit I think is a bit too much and I seen 2 roaches in my room.

  • mirta Sep 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The room wasnt clean

  • Rene Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Easy check in

  • Tanika Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Respectively. Tanika Nakeya Lewis, 6127

  • Erica Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The motel has an older vibe, with smaller rooms and a compact layout. We spent most of our time out and about and only needed the room for sleeping, showering, and getting ready. If we had needed to spend more time in the room, it would have felt too cramped for us. On the plus side, the room included a refrigerator and microwave, and they offered a continental breakfast.gerator and microwave, and they offered a continental breakfast.

  • Aleksandr Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Bugs in the room.

  • Ivan Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    This place was clean overall but the floors. The floors were still dirty and there was hair all over. Another issue is the water. The water seems to not work as the water would stay cold during showers and from the sink; It would get warm at times but wouldn’t stay warm for long.

  • Lucio Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    na

  • Daniella Sep 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    What's the top of yours beyond disgusting we open the room to the door and could not even stay there ended up leaving and having to rent another room and naturally no refund Will never use Expedia again if I do not get my money back

  • Lisette Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Property was clean, quick check in but they took $150 which is fine but was told up to 15 days for refund. Room was next to street so freeway noise was bad , next door noise was bad. You can hear everything. I would stay again for the night but not long term

  • Sigrid Aug 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Affordable

  • Eduardo Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    There were roaches all over the place and the room was not that clean. It was convinient and great parking with good location

  • Samantha Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good stay

  • Verified Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Check in fine was at 3pm but I couldn’t check in till they were done with “shift change”. The hot water to the shower wasn’t really hot. Just slightly warm. There was roaches in my room. Had to kill some all 3 nights I was there. Went get a blanket after 8pm because it was cold and the gentlemen working the office, instead of professionally helping me he was more busy talking on the phone using his air pods in his left ear. While me and others were talking to him he was talking on his personal phone. Some dust Particles in the room but not major. Room smaller in person that the pictures.

  • Paul Aug 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The property was clean, but in overall poor repair. We had trouble closing the door to our room. There was no hot water on our second day. The furnishings in the room were clean, but old and dated. The lighting in the room was poor. The staff were friendly and helpful and our room was clean with comfortable beds, but I am unlikely to book at this property again.

  • Carlos Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    cockroaches, paint and tape on floors, rusty doors, muggy room even after turning on A/C, only one key room . also charges an additional $200 “damage” deposit which wasn’t mentioned until i got to the property . room #104 was not it

  • Luke Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Walked into my room and the first thing a see is a cockroach. There were also brown stains on the bed. On top of that I got double charged for 2 nights when I only stayed one and it’s been impossible to get in contact with someone to help me figure this out. Would not stay here.

  • Katherine Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Bathroom looks like it's tilted. Lukewarm water, water backing up in the tub. Floors are disgusting. Mold? Shoddy construction work. No coffee maker. This is a very low budget Motel and should be demolished. Pros: Great water pressure. Clothes drying: I approached management and he said he saw nothing wrong with it, in fact the guests asked if he could hang the clothes there and management approved it, but if I was going to complain about it he would talk to the guest and have the clothes removed. Perfect Storm. Management gets to blame another guest for something that a guest shouldn't be doing in the first place except maybe in a third world country. Great way to get your tires slashed. This Motel is not recommended and I will not be staying here ever again.

  • Tyshaun Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I liked it

  • Madeline Aug 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    The rooms and the facility in general are not well-kept.

  • Mandalyn Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Easy reservation and free parking.

  • Stanley Jul 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    My only issue was the tv only had one channel. Replaced the remote, same issue. I was smart enough to pack my Roku, tv issue resolved.

  • Verified Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Prostitution in the area and the room was dirty.

  • Maria Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great place 👍

  • Cesar Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Property was remodel but with very very low craftsmanship, unfinished areas, cheap materials and residential use not comercial, sink was dirty and with mold !

  • Chiriece Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Thank You!

  • Gerald Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    property is overall good. got many access to different areas such as the military base and driving around for food

  • Matthew Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We have stayed at the ramada before and was very scared about this motel , but adter walking into our room we were so happy and pleased how clean and up kept was the room. No suspicious activities inside of parking lot we were scared at first pulling in but we felt much safer here then at las palmeras

  • Imerybel Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We are a big family and have stayed at this location multiple times. It’s affordable and accommodating. Quite friendly.

  • Pearl Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Affordable and convenient

  • Arturo Jul 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Simple okay place

  • Michelle Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good

  • Peni Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staffs were very helpful and accommodating

  • Teresa Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Enjoy my visit with the hotel.

  • Martha Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We were only there for a few hours, everything was fine, the location was quite accessible, the price, the cleanliness

  • faisal Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good

  • SARAH Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The hotel is fine, clean and very good. The only problem is that the area around is not safe, not good. Some quite a number of people with immoral conduct behaviors in the area which is not safe.

  • Anshujit Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    We would have been grateful if there was drinking water refill in the property.

  • Samira Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    It’s a clean room and good bed. It’s redecorated, but still dated. For me, the price was right.

  • Mary Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was very clean. The bed was very comfortable & the shower was ok.

  • Felix Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean and comfortable!

  • Lisa Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    The room was dirty & run down. Mirror was still dirty. Bathroom light made a high pitch sound when you turn it on. The tub (overflow cap) was sitting on the tub so you see a big black hole. First day we had a nice white comforter on top and second day it was gone. Itchy blanket.

  • Vilma Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Small space area for breakfast. Barely any food for breakfast.

  • Francisco Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    it was amazing

  • Leticia Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    the weather was amazing as always, the room was smoking room and it was ok it does need a new paint job and a tv upgrade but it was cheap place to rest

  • jerrika Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    There was a dead roach in our first room. Due to this is there any compensation? A discount due to us having to get another room and dealing with this instead of enjoying our stay.

  • Palmira Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    N/A

  • Michael Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Pleasant stay overall. Front desk staff at check-in was super engaging, friendly, and accommodating. Room was adequate, bed being especially comfortable. Amenities included a microwave and mini refrigerator. Plenty of free parking. Stayed on a Friday night and property was quiet. Would stay again.

  • Gilberto Jun 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Need a refresh

  • Chelsea Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Easy check in and staff was really friendly. Rooms are very small but comfy and clean.

  • Lizet Jun 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Enjoyed our stay

  • Stephanie Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Costumer service at night was so bad!! In the morning the guy was nice and professional. Room was dirty and no hot water what so ever. So much traffic at night. We had prostitutes come up to our car window with our kids in the car. Homelessness asking for money as well. I left after the first night and cancelled the other 2 nights. Never again!!!

  • Yuko Jun 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Not good area and noisy

  • Robert May 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Just an overnighter

  • Tabatha May 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    To many hookers around gun shots in the middle of the night n very ghetto area

  • Verified May 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Upon check in, the front desk agent seemed preoccupied and unfriendly. Thankfully, once we got to the room, things improved. the room was clean modern and comfortable. the property was in a decent area(except for the presence of a couple of call girls during the day) and was within easy access from the freeway.

  • Beverly May 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    First of all the room was extremely dirty. The bathroom has mold on the ceiling and the walls had brown patches. There was also a roach in the room I had to kill. After check out the person checking me out did not correctly check me out causing me to be charged an extra night. The staff on the phone was nice to resolve the issue but overall was a terrible experience.

  • claudia May 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Bad service at front desk

  • tony May 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Front desk was kind of rude. Glad I only going for one night

  • Ramadan May 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Over all it good option for the daily rate I have paid.

  • Verified May 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Overnighter but comfortable

  • Almira May 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    The area doesn't look safe. Room has smell. Smoke detector was covered with plastic.

  • David May 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very clean and cozy all nite.

  • May May 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Good

  • GRECIA May 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Por Uber o en carro

  • CHOI May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Excellent

  • javier May 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Stayed one night, basic amenities, felt unsafe due to lots of people coming in and out during the night. Be aware of the $250 dollar deposit fee when you check in even if you prepay for your stay.

  • Verified May 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    We charged a $100 deposit, which was mentioned before booking, and it will take 2 weeks to get it back, unacceptable!

  • Teofilo May 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Clean and quiet.

  • Daisy May 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Vomit stains on wall in bathroom Gnats all over room Stained towels Hair from previous occupants Makeup wipes on walls from previous occupants

  • María Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Tiene muy buena ubicación

  • Thomas Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice rooms for a short stay in San Diego

  • Verified Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Dirty chairs , looked old

  • Emmanuel Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything was as I expected

  • Catalina Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good customer service!

  • Ernie Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Quiet, secluded, pleasant.

  • Jose Apr 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Shower hot water would only run for a few minutes then cold water wouod come out after.

  • Maria Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Very nice staff

  • Yvonne Apr 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    it smelled like mildew in the room and the controller did not work

  • Silvia Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The hotel was easy to access from the freeway. We arrived around 11pm. The night clerk was not friendly and he seem to be bother to have to check me in. I called ahead to let him know i was running late. Breakfast could be better. They only had a continental breakfast. The coffee was good but there was no creamer/ half and half. They only had regular milk.the cleaning crew was great. They were super helpful and friendly. They clean our roo. Without having to requested. Overall it was a good hotel.

  • Melissa Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Excellent

  • Verified Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Everything good but tv did not work twice they came to fix but everytime I turned it off and turned it back on it didn’t want to work boring night

  • Alfredo Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Awesome

  • Valerie Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    I'm pee and it's not a real fancy place. The room's clean and very nice. It's close to the freeway and but the staff. I don't think they were very pleasant upon arrival and explain their services to you. Everything was on a piece of paper stuck to the window of the front office

  • Zenaida Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The house keeping need to be corrected . Keep on knocking the if we’re checking out it was still 9:30. We are still sleeping and then came back asking if we will check out. We did check out at 11:45 still on time. Supposed to be we want to e tend up to 12 pm but got pissed off that lady keep coming back asking for our check out. So annoyed.

  • Jean Apr 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Nothing positive to say about this property. Tried to get refund to move to another hotel but front desk refused. Other guests next to use came back at 3:30am and were loud and obnoxious. Extremely Bad neighborhood & would feel safe walking any time of day. Saw man urinating in public during day time. Shower never got hot, it was luke warm at best. TV only able to get 1 station. We would not recommend this hotel.

  • Lourdes Apr 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    no option for breakfast prostitute right next door

  • Huanzhen Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    They are the only one that did the room service for us,which is surprising since Covid epidemic. Room was clean and big,just a bit noisy

  • Harit Apr 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Slow wifi and no complementary wifi

  • Kelvin Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good hospitality

  • jose Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very good

  • Maritza Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good place

  • Nancy Mar 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    We killed a cockroach

Frequently asked questions about Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South offer parking?
Yes, Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South offers free parking on-site.
Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South have a fitness center?
Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South located, and how walkable is the area?
Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South is located at 521 Roosevelt Ave, National City, CA 91950. With a Walk Score of 79, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

  • San Diego Convention Center 3.6 mi
  • San Diego Airport 6.1 mi

House rules

Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Cancellation Not available
Children Not available

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